Does it matter whose attorney does the QDRO? Is the results going to be the same?

If your ex's attorney drafts the QDRO, you should have an attorney to review it on your behalf. Particularly with traditional pension plans...

Can I file a stipulation to modify a judgment in divorce papers to name a pension plan that was "reserved"?

I am guessing that your divorce took place in Orange county. In my experience, this has become a very common issue with the family law court in...

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I have been divorced for 2 years and has recently remaried. My ex wife now wants to exercise her right my retirement

As the other answers have indicated, you will need to have a Domestic Relations Order (DRO) prepared and filed with the court. CalPERS is not...

How much of a pension is community propety without a prenup in California?

Pension plans are typically divided by what is known as the Time Rule Formula in California, which it appears that you summarized in your question....

The formula (known as the Time Rule Formula or Brown Formula) will be the same regardless of the length of the marriage. However, if you were...

What can I do if the family law judge rejects my Qdro because my ex did not sign it?

If you cannot obtain your former spouse's signature, you can request that the court sign the QDRO on your husband's behalf, also known as the court...

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A judgment was granted to receive retirement however this a has not happened. What is my legal recourse to have him pay.

Mr. Norris provided a great answer. I would also recommend that you send written notice to his retirement plan administrator immediately,...

Is it standard law that my husband gets some of my retirement to make both our retirements an even amount because i have more?

As others answered, under California community property law, whatever retirement benefits were earned during the marriage are community property...

I will loose my right which is an half of his retirement, if he gets remarry before QDRO is finalized?

Your former husband's remarriage will not affect your rights to your community property interest in his 401(k) plans. However, you should still...

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You're likely only entitled to the 401k contributions and earnings during the 2.5 years that you were legally married (from date of marriage...