What is a Qualified Domestic Relation Order (QDRO)?
A QDRO is a special court order which is generally part of a divorce agreement. It permits the Fund to assign benefits from a vested plan participant to another person who is usually the participant’s former spouse or child. To assist in the preparation of a QDRO that is acceptable to the Fund, refer to the Fund’s procedure and model QDRO language by clicking here. The correct model to use depends on whether the participant is currently receiving a pension benefit or not.
