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In a perfect world, you would file a QDRO, or qualified domestic relations order, as soon as you and your former partner agree on the basics of your divorce proceedings and settlement. There's no limit on how long after the divorce you can file a QDRO, but timeliness is ideal.
Assets distributed from a QDRO are exempt from a 10% early withdrawal penalty on any funds withdrawn if the person is under the age of 59½. But any amount that is paid directly to you instead of being rolled over to an eligible retirement plan will be subject to a mandatory withholding tax.
If I decide to cash out my interest in my former spouse's 401(k)/403(b)/457(b) Plan via QDRO, will I have to pay any taxes on the money I receive? Yes. You will have to pay ordinary taxes based on your own personal tax bracket. The Plan Administrator will withhold 20% of the funds payable to you for estimated taxes.
The time it takes to receive funds from a QDRO (qualified domestic relations order) can vary widely based on several factors. You can typically expect the entire process to take between six and eight months, but it can be as fast as two months or take as long as two years or more.
California QDRO Process Step by Step Step 1 ? Gather Information. ... Step 2 ? Draft the QDRO. ... Step 3 ? Obtain Spousal Approval. ... Step 4 ? Obtain Plan Administrator Approval. ... Step 5 ? Have All Parties Sign the QDRO. ... Step 6 ? Obtain Judge Approval. ... Step 7 ? Send a Certified Copy to the Plan Administrator.