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The Complete Qdro Handbook - 4th Edition by Patricia Shewmaker & James R Lewis (Paperback)

The Complete Qdro Handbook - 4th Edition by  Patricia Shewmaker & James R Lewis (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Whether you work with Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) frequently or only occasionally, this is a must-have resource. It provides a basic knowledge of the substantive law of QDROs, with step-by-step explanations and discussion of advanced techniques for all stages of the drafting and approval process. It also includes sample language and clauses with commentary, model letters, forms, interrogatories, and checklists.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>A comprehensive resource for effectively handling QDROs and working with all parties involved, the authors provide a basic knowledge of all aspects of the substantive law of QDROs plus valuable, step-by-step guidance and advanced techniques for the drafting and approval process. The book also discusses the division of military retired pay; federal, state, county, and municipal civil service pensions; non-ERISA plans such as IRAs; and Qualified Medical Child Support Orders. Whether you work with these retirement benefits in a divorce case frequently or only occasionally, The Complete QDRO Handbook is a must-have for your library. Beginning with clear definitions of the basic principles and concepts of employee benefit plans and ERISA, the book then explain how to draft domestic relations orders and have them accepted as "qualified" by plan administrators. The book provides the necessary sample language and clauses, each explained with numerous comments. Other forms include model letters, forms, interrogatories, and checklists, plus guidance on reading an annual benefits statement. Forms are available for readers at an online library. This in-depth guide is written for professionals who work with QDROs every day in a hands-on capacity -- lawyers representing divorce clients, Plan Administrators and their lawyers, state IV-D agencies using QDROs to collect child support, Family Court judges and the paralegals, administrative assistants, and other support staff who work with them.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Patricia "Patty" D. Shewmaker is a partner at Shewmaker & Shewmaker LLC in Atlanta, Georgia, where she practices in all areas of family lawty suits. She also specializes in dividing qualified retirement plans incident to divorce and legal separation, including pensions under the Federal Employees retirement System (FERS), military pensions, private pensions, 401(k)s, and Thrift Savings Plans (TSPs). James R. "Jimmy" Lewis, IV, is an attorney with Shewmaker & Shewmaker in Atlanta where he practices in all areas of family law. With a specialty practice of preparing Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs), he also advises family lawyers on the division of retirement plans and the preparation of QDROs.

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