The QDRO Process From Start to Finish By Sandra McCarthy|2021-11-12T14:10:03-08:00April 24th, 2020|Family Law| What is a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO), and how do you know if you need one? If you need to divide property in a retirement or pension plan after a divorce, you will need a QDRO. Read on to learn more about the QDRO process from start to finish, and how A People's Choice can help. Read More 112
Online QDRO Preparation – What You Need to Know By Sandra McCarthy|2019-11-03T14:44:25-08:00November 3rd, 2019|Family Law| Don't settle for just any online QDRO preparation service. Did you know that most online QDRO services only prepare the forms? In other words, they do not provide the additional services you will require to actually complete the QDRO process. Remember, the actual division of the retirement account is only complete once a QDRO has been prepared, pre-approved by the Plan Administrator, signed by the parties, signed by the Judge, filed in the court case and a certified copy provided to the Plan. Read More Comments Off on Online QDRO Preparation – What You Need to Know
When Your Ex Spouse Won’t Sign QDRO By Sandra McCarthy|2019-07-08T12:29:54-07:00July 4th, 2019|Family Law| Divorced spouses often contact us with concerns that their ex-spouse won’t sign QDRO, a qualified domestic relations order. The courts use QDROs (pronounced "quaw-dro") to officially divide a former spouse's interest in a retirement plan or pension plan. If your spouse won't sign QDRO, then you will not be able to complete the process of dividing the retirement account . However, the spouse refusing to sign could find themselves held in contempt of court for refusing to do so. This article reviews options you may have if your ex-spouse is refusing to sign your QDRO. Read More 4
How to File a QDRO After Divorce By Sandra McCarthy|2020-11-25T13:03:56-08:00March 30th, 2018|Divorce, Family Law| It is not necessary to divide all retirements plans in a divorce. However, if the court has ordered the division of a retirement account, or the parties have agreed to divide one or more retirement account, it will be necessary to file a QDRO after divorce. Here are the steps on how to file a QDRO after divorce. Read More 19
Gilmore Rights and Your California QDRO By Sandra McCarthy|2018-01-18T15:46:22-08:00March 31st, 2017|Family Law| Gilmore rights allow a divorcing spouse to receive a share of community interest held in their spouse’s pension plan. Specifically, this means the spouse can choose to receive these benefits before the participant actually retires. Benefits become eligible at the earliest date in which the employee spouse would be eligible to retire. To enforce your [...] Read More 2
QDRO Wording, Terms and Definitions By Sandra McCarthy|2018-01-18T15:46:58-08:00April 15th, 2016|Family Law| Words… there are many in the English language. Add a layer of “legalese” in the mix and often reading and understanding legal documents seems like you are reading a foreign language. This list of QDRO wording, terms and definitions will help you understand common terms used in QDRO matters. What is a QDRO? The acronym QDRO, [...] Read More Comments Off on QDRO Wording, Terms and Definitions
QDROs By Sandra McCarthy|2018-01-19T17:24:02-08:00April 16th, 2014| Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDROs) A QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order) is a special type of court order that allows the division of retirement plan benefits between parties in a dissolution or legal separation. A QDRO (pronounced “quad row”) is a specific type of order that recognizes the right of an “alternate payee” [...] Read More 0
What Is My Wife Entitled to in a Divorce in California? By Sandra McCarthy|2023-05-12T06:40:26-07:00August 17th, 2022|California Courts, Divorce, Family Law| If you're thinking about (or are in the process of) divorcing your wife in California, you know navigating a divorce can be a demanding and perplexing time in your life. Establishing who obtains what assets and child support go to whom is stressful, to say the least, but recognizing what you are entitled to in [...] Read More 0
How to File for Divorce in Mendocino County, CA By Sandra McCarthy|2023-05-12T06:41:23-07:00August 1st, 2022|California Courts, Divorce, Family Law| No part of divorce is fun, but for many in Mendocino County, CA, the hardest part is dealing with the legal process. While it's easy to focus on the emotional toll of divorce, dealing with administrative records and filling in cumbersome paperwork presents a serious burden for many. It doesn’t have to be, though, and [...] Read More 0
How to File for Divorce in Los Angeles County, CA By Sandra McCarthy|2023-05-12T06:42:17-07:00July 13th, 2022|California Courts, Divorce| Marital relationships are not always picture perfect. If you’ve found yourself thinking, “I want a divorce" more and more often and you're a resident of LA county, you'll need to know how to file for divorce in Los Angeles County. Regaining your marital freedom doesn’t have to be a painful and drawn-out process. As long [...] Read More 0
How to File for Divorce in Lake County By Sandra McCarthy|2023-05-12T06:43:01-07:00July 6th, 2022|California Courts, Divorce, Family Law| Dissolution of marriage is never painless, but it doesn’t need to be expensive. The hardest part is often getting started. If you're a resident of Lake County and you know without a doubt that it's time to part ways with your spouse, it's time to learn how to file for divorce in Lake County, CA. [...] Read More 0
How to File for Divorce in Lassen County, CA By Sandra McCarthy|2023-05-12T06:43:20-07:00June 29th, 2022|California Courts, Divorce| Lawful separation is a far cry from simple. It’s only logical to want to know how to successfully get through yours, especially if it involves the subdivision of marital property. By examining the whole process beforehand, you can learn how to file for divorce in Lassen County in the fastest and easiest way possible. Below [...] Read More 0
How to File for Divorce in San Francisco County By Sandra McCarthy|2023-05-12T06:47:10-07:00April 13th, 2022|California Courts, Divorce, Family Law| There is no such thing as an absolutely painless separation. That being said, dissolving your marriage does not need to be an acutely painful ordeal. Not everybody that obtains a divorce in San Francisco County, CA, goes through a complicated court case, and not every divorce situation takes years to resolve. If you live in [...] Read More 2
What You Should Know about Mental Incapacity Divorce in California By Sandra McCarthy|2023-05-18T17:16:32-07:00April 11th, 2022|California Courts, Divorce, Family Law| Divorce isn’t easy. You have to agree on difficult topics like custody of children and division of property, all while dealing with painful emotions. A mental incapacity divorce in California complicates things even further. It's not enough to show that your spouse acts erratically or irrationally; they have to fit very specific criteria for you [...] Read More 2
How to File for Divorce in Orange County By Sandra McCarthy|2023-05-12T06:47:59-07:00March 28th, 2022|California Courts, Divorce| Marriage is supposed to be a beautiful thing, but life doesn't always work like that. You may want to end your marriage if your spouse has strayed off if the marriage is simply making both of you miserable. For residents of Anaheim, Irvine, Newport Beach, and other cities in Orange County, CA, this means you'll [...] Read More 2
Divorce Decree vs. Divorce Certificate: What’s the Difference? By Sandra McCarthy|2023-05-12T06:56:48-07:00November 1st, 2021|Divorce| No one really likes paperwork, but it's part of a lot of the important processes of life. This includes divorce. Once you make up your mind to file for divorce, you’ll encounter different types of documents before, during, and after the completion of the divorce process. Arguably the most important of such documents is [...] Read More 0
When to Get a Divorce in California By Sandra McCarthy|2023-05-12T07:09:07-07:00July 26th, 2021|Divorce| Divorce is nothing new. In fact, it’s been around for practically as long as marriage. It is derived from the Latin word “divortium,” which means separation. Although various countries interpret the word slightly differently, divorce all comes down to the same thing: separating from a spouse and moving on with your life. It’s interesting [...] Read More 0
Everything About Uncontested Divorce California Wants You to Know By Sandra McCarthy|2023-05-12T07:09:34-07:00July 19th, 2021|Divorce| If you’re looking for a divorce in California, it usually goes one of two ways: contested divorce or uncontested divorce. If you’re getting an uncontested divorce California can process it fairly quickly. A contested divorce, on the other hand, can take a long time to move through the system. So, what’s the difference? A [...] Read More 0
The Best Approach for Filing for Divorce Online in California By Sandra McCarthy|2023-05-12T07:09:42-07:00July 14th, 2021|Divorce| The formal process of filing for a divorce or legal separation in California can seem quite daunting. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be. Going through the online route to achieve a successful and affordable divorce may be the next best thing if you are looking to save money, time, and skip the formalities associated [...] Read More 0
Printable Divorce Papers Can Now Streamline Your California Divorce By Sandra McCarthy|2023-05-12T07:10:06-07:00July 5th, 2021|Divorce| California, the state with the world’s best beaches and home to lavish customs and lifestyle, is probably not the most pocket-friendly state. Divorce in California is expensive, confusing, and a little chaotic. Contrary to popular belief, this unpleasant situation can get overturned. As hectic and emotionally draining as divorce is, nobody needs complex legal matters to [...] Read More 0