As the employee spouse in a FERS defined plan, do I have control over the start of the annuity (retire) and the benefit plan?

It is true that you, as the employee, have the control over when the annuity begins. Your former spouse cannot begin to receive his/her share from...

I was married for 11 years in the State of California. Am I entitled to any portion of my ex-husband's retirement?

You are entitled to one-half of the retirement earned/contributed during your marriage. For a defined contribution plan, such as a 401(k), you are...

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I have been divorced since 2004 and forgot to file the retirement fund distribution.

If you are referring to San Mateo County Employees Retirement Association (SamCERA), then you can download their divorce guide at the link below. ...

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My question is regard Soapeana of retirement plan . I got my separation judgments on early Oct 2012 nd.

Although the facts of your case aren't exactly clear, it sounds as though your former spouse has certain retirement benefits that were earned...

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Divorce'93. Settlement 1/2 of Naval retirement as Commander, he's now 57. Who, how, where do I proceed to attain his pension?

You should be able to obtain a copy of your final decree from the Riverside Court. Usually, language in the judgment of dissolution of marriage or...

What does reserved surviving spouse benefits at 50-100% of reg payments do to his pension ordered in a QDRO by his ex-wife?

I agree with the previous answer. For most private employers (unlike military pensions), it is possible for a current spouse and a former spouse...

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Is there a form in CA that my ex could sign releasing interest in my pension? She remarried well and doesn't need it. (QDRO)

I recommend starting with your plan administrator to find out exactly what the plan will accept, especially since they mentioned a "release of...

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My spouse has a 401k. Is it possible to receive 1/2 of that money without it being setup in an alternate retirement account?

401(k) plans are typically split during a divorce utilizing a QDRO. A QDRO will create a separate account in your name; however, as soon as that...

Do I have any legal rights to my soon to be ex wife's retirement account in a divorce ?

You likely do have a community property interest in any contributions made or service credit earned during your marriage. As the other answers...

Qdro divorce settlement

I agree with the other attorney that 18 months would be a very unusual amount of time in order for a plan to make a distribution. With most plans...