What Every Family Law Attorney Should Know About Retirement Benefits
The Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law Continuing Legal Education Program
Friday, March 15, 2013 – Loyola Law School
CLE Credits: 4 Credits
Overview of Program:
Audience members will be provided with the tools and resources to:
- Identify complex issues involving Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
- Learn best practices when attorneys have a case that involves pensions to be divided
- Understand the different types of retirement plans and how they should be divided
Agenda will Include, Among Other Topics:
- Pre-QDRO Planning Strategy
- ERISA Plans vs. Public Plans
- Recent Case Law affecting QDRO division
- Distribution Issues
- Judgment Drafting Issues to Protect the Family Law Attorney
- Bifurcations and QDROs
- Ensuring Survivor Benefits