Massachusetts QDRO Attorney
Expert QDRO drafting with a focus on getting it right the first time
Retirement Assets Require Special Attention During a Divorce
When you're dividing retirement assets in a divorce, a regular court order isn't enough. You need a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO), a specialized document that tells retirement plan administrators exactly how to split these accounts in accordance with the law.
Think of a QDRO as the key that unlocks your share of 401(k)s, pensions, and other retirement benefits. Without one that's properly drafted, retirement plans cannot release your money, even if the divorce decree says it's yours. Not to mention, a QDRO mistake can delay your funds for months or, in the worst case, prevent you from ever receiving your share of the benefits.
Experience Matters
With 10+ years in employee benefits law and unique experience as former counsel to plan administrators, Attorney Esquier knows exactly what retirement plans need to approve your QDRO. She's reviewed QDROs from the plan's perspective, and now she uses that insider knowledge to protect your retirement rights. One draft, done right, approved quickly.