ExWife

You have been very helpful. The only way I'll get a definitive answer to my specific case is to request a copy of the order. I'll do just that and go from there. Thank you!

Hi, thanks for your response. Yes, the QDRO was approved. Since the divorce I've misplaced all of my documents. I've made numerous attempts to contact the attorney that represented me in the divorce, but have been unsuccessful. I do recall this year specifically as the payout date. I have contacted the Plan Administrator and was informed that payout isn't executed until the plan participant retires, resigns or dies. Is it possible that each case differs? How would I get a copy of the divorce papers?

I was divorced 17 years ago. A QDRO was ordered in our divorce decree. This year (2017) my ex-husband, the plan participant became eligible to retire. He is opting to work for two more years. Do I have to wait until he retires to receive payout?