If it's part of a divorce, won't the Judge automatically do a QDRO?

Martin from Bethesda, Maryland asks, "If it's part of a divorce, won't the Judge automatically do a QDRO?"

Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group answers, "No. The judge’s duty is to divide the marital property according to the law. If you need a special order to actually make the division happen, you need to draft and submit the order for the judge’s approval and signature. Every retirement plan has different rules and requirements, so a judge cannot know what will work for your plan. You are responsible for submitting the required forms to the plan administrator. The court does not file these forms for you. If you do not have a QDRO, you will not receive retirement benefits directly from the plan."

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