Trying to find out what steps are taken when withdrawing a retirement benefits. My EX knew he had not signed the final paperwork of our QDRO (QDRO was awarded in final divorce decree that was signed by judge and filed so I have been told by court it’s a legal binding order regardless of paperwork was not completed). We were in the process of trying to finalize it and submit to his employer when he was apparently in bankruptcy proceedings. Fast forward a couple months, I contacted the State Department that handles QDRO only to find out ALL funds withdrawn. I was asked 3 times to subpoena them to get a full accounting of what happened. Yet I cannot just draw up my own subpoena correct? I was given some info that ex might have forged my name in order to withdraw monies? Possibly ex had to state funds had not been allocated in any legal actions? Ex was fired for embezzlement and is on a 5 year deferred sentence. Cannot have any matters entered into court during this time. Ex states he will pay me but I do not ever believe that. My question, is there a possibility he did have to sign something or possibly forge my name? Not looking to get him in further trouble but want to recoup what I am due. I realize I’m going to have to hire attorney. Not wanting to go this route before trying to get some clarification.
