I left ATT in 2008 and my ex wife put a QDRO hold on both the ATT and USWest (now Centurylink) she pursued and got a portion of my ATT cash buyout. Now I'm eligible to begin withdrawing my centurylink annuity of $354 a month. 8 years later the hold is still in effect. It is managed through Towers Watson QDRO Service Center in Los Angeles. I feel 8 years is long enough and my ex does not want to sign a waiver. I worked for USWest from 9/1977-1/1998. We married in 1991 divorced in 1996 but we separated in 4/1995. She will not get very much in any settlement which is why she took the ATT buyout. I need to begin drawing this money due to financial hardships incurred during this economic downturn. I did see in another post that there is no statute regarding any limit. At ATT if no action is taken after 18 months the hold is dropped. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
