QDRO processing delay for alternate payee

[Guest alternatespouse]

Im having a difficult time getting a judge at San Fernando court, ca to sign off on the QDRO order. I have submitted 3 sets of copies, to the court. The orginal submission was rejected. Why was it rejected? THE JUDGE could not find her place to sign the form. Thats it. The orginal was sent July 12, second October 5th and 11/ 12/ 2010. I contacted the court 12/14/10 and got no answer why this is happening. It just is.

The clerk who took second copy on October 5th highligted where the judge should sign if that ever happens!

>>>>>UPDATE>>>>

12/24/2010 Finally got signed copy. I'm filing a complaint anyway for having to wait 6 Months for a signiture instead of 6 weeks.

Orginal form used from July 12th was mailed back to me by the court and the updated COPY I SUBMITTED AGAIN, the LAST PAGE with place for JUDGE to sign was replaced in the orginal set by some court clerk. Seems like somebody is trying to cover their tracks?

BOTTOM LINE.....it should have NOT taken 6 months to get a Judge's signiture.

Case with plan administrator 02/03/2011. I wonder if this part will take 6 more months to process. The original order did not have the correct p.o. box for Fidelity. I had to purchase certified copy from the court and mail it to Fidelity myself. It has been received.

[david rigby]

BTW,

it is the plan administrator's review to determine if a DRO meets the requirements to become "qualified". To this end, it may be advisable to submit a draft to the plan administrator, before presentation to the court.