Yearly Archives: 2021


Did you know if you use 401(k) funds to pay off community bills after date of separation, if you don’t mention and account for those transactions-you will in most cases end up overpaying your ex during the QDRO process? Did you know you can pull out money from your 401(k) […]

QDRO 401(k) Tips and Traps



Have you been offered a ‘buyout’ from your ex to not touch their pension plan? Have you thought about ‘just taking your own retirement account and letting your ex take theirs’? What about getting your child support or spousal support arrears ‘paid off’ through the QDRO process? If you have…you […]

Offsetting, Equalizations, and Buyouts-OH MY!







Do you know what a Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP Account) is? Do you know whether or not the DROP account in your matter is community property or separate property? If not-you should listen to this podcast to learn more!

What Is A DROP Account?