Learn about what a QDRO is and how it is used to divide a retirement plan or account (video is 3:58 min)
Video: The QDRO Process
Learn about the step-by-step process of a QDRO (video is 2:32 min)
Checklist: Are you ready to request a QDRO?
Please fill out this checklist to see if we can proceed with your request. (A "Let's Go" button will appear when you check "yes" to all items)
You cannot proceed to request a QDRO until after your decree is signed by the judge.
You cannot proceed to request a QDRO until after you have obtained a PDF copy of your signed decree.
You can get this from your lawyer or from the court.
You cannot proceed to request a QDRO until after you have obtained a PDF or JPG copy of the statement.
The party in whose name it is can usually download this online.
You cannot proceed to request a QDRO until after you have this information.
You cannot proceed to request a QDRO until you are ready to make your payment.
Terrific! You are ready to request a QDRO. Let's go