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In reply to the discussion: Is there a lawyer in the house? QDRO [View all]ProgressiveProfessor
(22,144 posts)20. That is the Shared Benefit approach which is the most common
and preferred by retirement plans for their simplicity and ease. However, things like retirement date are purely based on the whim of the participant. The Separate Interest Division is more complex but might have protected you. Hard to tell. QRDOs are specialized docs and vary state to state.
You could return to court, check with your lawyer. He could give you an honest estimate of your chances. IIRC it would hinge if the agreement was made in good faith at the time.
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I never heard of this. Is it for a divorce settlement? Just wondering.
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2013
#3
I have a friend whose husband was about 17 yrs older than his wife. She was a good
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2013
#9
He has been dead about 5 yrs now. She is retired herself now and is as happy as a
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2013
#55
Warning. I know too late. But accepting what the spouse says in a divorce? Sorry
LiberalFighter
Feb 2013
#39
I have seen this kind of thing in divorces where defined benefit pensions are being split
ProgressiveProfessor
Feb 2013
#15
Think of it this way: How much would both of you together get if you were still married,
Xipe Totec
Feb 2013
#53