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Can I Limit My QDRO Award to My Former Spouse to the Marital Portion of the Non-Disability Pension Only?

Betsy O. of Hauppauge, NY asks, "Can I limit my QDRO award to my former spouse to the Marital Portion of the non-disability pension only?" {Sub:BusinessName} answers, "Yes, your QDRO ...
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When Can I Retire?

Valerie M. of California asks, "When can I retire?" {Sub:BusinessName}​ answers, "In order to take full advantage of the retirement benefits offered by your retirement program, you must ...
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What happens if I serve in the military?

Boyd G. from Kentucky asks, "What happens if I serve in the military?" {Sub:BusinessName}​ answers, "USERRA protects all persons absent from work due to their service in the Army, Navy, ...
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I'm curious about Plan fees and account expenses? Do they affect my account?

Kelly from South Carolina asks, "I'm curious about Plan fees and account expenses? Do they affect my account?" {Sub:BusinessName} ​ answers, "Fees and expenses are one of the factors ...
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Can I Retire Early?

Sidney B. of Utah asks, "Can I retire early?" Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group​ answers, "Some Retirement Plans may allow participants to retire prior to ...
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What Payment Options Do I Have When I Retire?

Clarence C. of Arkansas asks, "What payment options do I have when I retire?” Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group answers, "Upon retiring, you will have the ...
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What if my Pension Plan or Retirement Account is terminated?

Clara V. from West Fargo, ND asks, "What if my Pension Plan or Retirement Account is terminated?" Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group answers, "Generally, ...
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Can I borrow money from my Retirement Account?

Marcus L. from Rhode Island asks, "Can I borrow money from my Retirement Account?" Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group answers, "An option some plans provide ...
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What Is A Blackout Period? Why Is My Plan in Blackout?

Ivan S. from Staten Island, NY asks, "What Is A Blackout Period? Why Is My Plan in Blackout?" Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group answers, "As a result of the ...
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Can a QDRO be drafted pursuant to a divorce from Bed and Board?

Terry from Annapolis, MD asks, "Can a QDRO be drafted pursuant to a divorce from Bed and Board?" Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group answers, "Yes, so long as ...
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I can't get my former spouse to sign the QDRO - how do I get the QDRO filed?

Jim from Tampa, FL asks, "I can’t get my former spouse to sign the QDRO – how do I get the QDRO filed?" Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group answers, ...
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What is the function of the Plan Administrator/Recordkeeper and what is this Plan's method of QDRO implementation?

Kennedy from Rochester, NY asks, "What is the function of the Plan Administrator/Recordkeeper and what is this Plan’s method of QDRO implementation?" Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of ...
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What is the difference between Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group and other QDRO preparation services online?

Janet from Fresno, CA asks, "What is the difference between Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group and other QDRO preparation services online?" Pension Evaluators ...
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Is the Alternate Payee able to begin receiving benefits before the Participant separates from service or begins receiving benefits?

Joe from Fort Worth, TX asks, "Is the Alternate Payee able to begin receiving benefits before the Participant separates from service or begins receiving benefits?" Pension Evaluators & ...
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Do all QDROs have the same provisions?

Susanne from McLean, VA asks, "Do all QDROs have the same provisions?" Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group answers, "No. Each QDRO we craft has different ...
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Do I Need a QDRO?

Taylor from Poughkeepsie, NY asks, "Do I need a QDRO?" Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group answers, "If you or your spouse earned retirement benefits through ...
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What is a QDRO?

Alexander from Queens, NY asks, "What is a QDRO?" Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group answers, "The acronym "QDRO” is defined as a Qualified ...
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Is there a limit on what percentage of the retirement plan benefit that can be assigned to someone else under a QDRO?

Jim from Tampa, FL asks, "Is there a limit on what percentage of the retirement plan benefit that can be assigned to someone else under a QDRO?" Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc ...
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What kind of benefits could I expect under a QDRO?

Brittany from Brooklyn, NY asks, "What kind of benefits could I expect under a QDRO?" Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group answers, "The amount, type and ...
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Can I do a QDRO by myself?

Morgan from Princeton, NJ asks, "Can I do a QDRO by myself?" Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group answers, "No, a legally enforceable Qualified Domestic ...
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What laws control QDROs?

Andre from Washington, D.C. asks, "What laws control QDROs?" Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group answers, "A QDRO must contain certain information which is ...
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Should I get help preparing the QDRO?

Lauren from Dayton, OH asks, "Should I get help preparing the QDRO?" Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group answers, "If possible, you should talk to someone ...
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How can a QDRO be used as part of a divorce?

Abigail from Garland, TX asks, "How can a QDRO be used as part of divorce?" Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group answers, "A Qualified Domestic Relations Order ...
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When can a QDRO be issued?

Anthony from Phoenix, AZ asks, "When can a QDRO be issued?" Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group answers, "Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO’s) ...
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