Maurice A. Johnson, Attorney is a specialized Colorado tax attorney with a Master of Law Degree in Taxation, focusing exclusively on Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) and the division of retirement assets in divorce. With over 23 years of dedicated experience in this niche area, the firm stands out for its fixed-fee pricing, deep understanding of both tax and family law implications, and commitment to providing clarity in an often complex and emotionally charged process.
The practice emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and strategic planning to protect clients from costly tax penalties and legal missteps. Maurice Johnson brings extensive expertise in valuing and dividing various retirement plans—from 401(k)s and pensions to military and government benefits—ensuring that each QDRO is tailored to the specific financial and legal circumstances of the case. The firm primarily serves individuals navigating divorce in Colorado, offering guidance that helps safeguard their financial future.
Services Offered
- Colorado QDRO preparation and drafting
- Division of 401(k), 403(a), 403(b), 457, and other defined contribution plans
- Division of pension plans, including separate interest and shared interest QDROs
- Valuation and division of Colorado PERA retirement benefits
- Division of Federal FERS pension plans via Court Order Acceptable for Processing (COAP)
- Division of Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
- Military retirement benefit division
- Division of annuities using QDROs
- Division of IRAs in divorce
- Advice on marital property vs. separate property claims
- Guidance on avoiding early withdrawal penalties and tax implications
- QDRO enforcement under Colorado Court Rule 70
- Use of QDROs for child support and maintenance arrears
- Expert witness testimony for QDRO and retirement division matters
- Consultation on Social Security benefit considerations in property division
Based in Centennial, Colorado, the firm serves clients throughout the state, offering clear, fixed-fee structures for QDRO services and leveraging over two decades of specialized legal and tax expertise to achieve equitable and compliant divisions of retirement assets.
