May 27, 2025 · A qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) means—or is defined as—a legal document that may be issued by a court. This type of document is often used in divorce …

Aug 26, 2025 · A QDRO is a judgment, decree or order for a retirement plan to pay child support, alimony or marital property rights to a spouse, former spouse, child or other dependent of a …

This chapter includes a general overview of the provisions of Federal law governing the assignment of retirement benefits in a domestic relations proceeding and the requirements …

Nov 10, 2025 · A qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) is a judicial decree used to split retirement plan assets between divorcing spouses or to provide benefits to a dependent.

The QDRO may be a separate document or it may be part of a divorce decree, and is valid as long as it meets the standards for a qualified domestic relations order under ERISA and meets …

Oct 29, 2024 · What Is a QDRO? A qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) is a court order requiring a qualified retirement plan to pay out retirement benefits to an alternate payee. In …

Fidelity's QDRO Center - An Overview Welcome to Fidelity's QDRO Center. This site was created to help you quickly and effectively prepare a Qualified Domestic Relations Order. This site will …

A QDRO (sounds like ‘Quad-ro’) is a court order required to divide retirement accounts. A QDRO allows for payment to the other spouse for marital or community property and also to collect …

Dec 4, 2025 · A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) bypasses these anti-alienation provisions, allowing a court to enforce an order dividing the assets. Without QDRO status, any …

A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is the legal instrument (document) utilized in a divorce or legal separation to divide retirement plans without tax consequences.