Q. Nick L. of Kentucky asks: "How Long Does the QDRO Process Take?"
A. Evan, from the QDRO Department of Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of
Troyan, Inc Associates Group replies:Pension Evaluators® at Troyan, Inc.®, can help matrimonial practitioners avoid many of the pitfalls associated
with distributing retirement assets. Troyan is the name to be known when
it comes to assisting attorneys in calculating the marital / community
value of pension and retirement benefits, offsetting assets and dealing
with retirement plans, and drafting domestic relations orders. We have
extensive knowledge of retirement plan rules and requirements.
Our Settlement Agreement Consultation service will assist attorneys throughout
the whole process, that may include, but not be limited to, the determination
of the value of the retirement assets, offsetting the assets if necessary,
preparing the appropriate and complete language for the Agreement and
preparing the appropriate QDRO(s) and obtaining pre-approval from the
retirement plan(s). The fee for this service will depend upon the complexity
of the case.
Evan Edelstein
Lead QDRO Consultant