Steps in the QDRO Process

QDRO Professionals, LLC offers an "A la carte" and "All-inclusive" option for drafting and presenting QDORs for a low flat-fee. Unlike most other QDRO drafting companies, by selecting the "All-Inclusive" option, QDRO Professionals seamlessly takes care of every step in the QDRO process from initial contact with the Plan Administrator to final approval of the certified QDRO. We do offer a more limited service with the "A la carte" option, which allows parties/attorneys to take the pre-approved QDRO and finish the final processing on their own.

What are the steps in the QDRO process?

1.  CONTACT: Contact QDRO Professionals and send in all intake paperwork (Final Order and Agreement, Intake Form, Fee Agreement, Summary Plan Description, QDRO Procedures and Model Language) and payment. QDRO Professionals will open your file upon receipt of all required documents and payment in full. (offered with the "A la carte" and "All-inclusive" options).

2.  DRAFT:  We will review the plan specific requirements and all intake information and draft the QDRO.  Each order is drafted specifically for your particular circumstances. (offered with the "A la carte" and "All-inclusive" options).

3.  PRE-APPROVAL: Once the draft is complete, we will submit the QDRO to the Plan Administrator for pre-approval. *Please note that some plans (including but not limited to: military and federal civil service plans) do not review drafts for pre-approval. (offered with the "A la carte" and "All-inclusive" options).

4.  REVISION: The Plan Administrator may request suggested amendments be made to the QDRO to meet pre-approval status, and we will work with the Plan, the parties, and the attorneys to make those amendments while still accomplishing the goal of the Order. (offered with the "A la carte" and "All-inclusive" options).

5.  SIGNATURE BY PARTIES: Once we have received pre-approval from the Plan Administrator, we will send the QDRO to the parties for signature. (only offered with the "All-Inclusive" option).

6.  FILING WITH COURT: After receiving both parties' original signed copy, we will submit the QDRO to the judge for filing.  (only offered with the "All-Inclusive" option).

7.  FINAL APPROVAL: After receiving the certified QDRO from the judge, we will resubmit the certified QDRO to the Plan Administrator for final approval.  (only offered with the "All-Inclusive" option).

8.  FILE CLOSURE: Once we receive confirmation from the Plan Administrator or the parties that the QDRO was accepted for final approval, we will close your file.  (only offered with the "All-Inclusive" option).