QDRO Solutions is a specialized legal consultancy focusing exclusively on the preparation of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders and other retirement division court orders for divorcing couples nationwide. Since 2008, the firm has distinguished itself by offering attorney-level expertise in drafting these highly complex and plan-specific documents, ensuring compliance with federal law and avoiding costly tax penalties.
Led by attorney Michael P. O’Connell, who brings years of experience in complex family law and deep knowledge of retirement plan regulations, the firm serves both attorneys and individuals directly. QDRO Solutions emphasizes proactive guidance—helping clients and their counsel avoid common pitfalls, such as proposing division terms that a retirement plan will not permit—and provides dedicated, personalized attention to each case.
Services Offered
- Drafting Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
- Division of 401K retirement plans
- Division of 403B retirement plans
- Division of military retirements
- Division of Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) plans
- Division of Federal Employee Retirement Systems (FERS)
- Division of Thrift Savings Plans
- Division of IRAs
- Division of self-employed plans (SEPs)
- Division of state and local government retirement plans
- Division of railroad retirement plans
- Division of defined benefit plans
- Consultation on retirement division language for settlement agreements or court orders
- Nationwide QDRO drafting services
- Assistance for attorneys and self-represented individuals
The firm serves clients across the United States and offers expertise in navigating the specific requirements of numerous retirement plan types, helping ensure smooth and legally compliant asset division during divorce or legal separation.
