QDRO - who is responsible

I will be receiving 50% of my ex’s pension and supplemental retirement via QDRO. Who is responsible for filing this with the court? I am filing as plaintiff for an Absolute Divorce.
Does he need to fill out the QDRO and submit after the divorce is final?

Typically the party who is receiving the retirement rollover is the one to have the QDRO prepared and submitted to the court for entry.

Sometimes your separation agreement or court order will specify who is responsible.


Anna Ayscue

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