QDRO Services​
Flat Fee, Full Service
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- Get Your Retirement Division Completed Properly
- $3,000 Attorney Fee + $500 Per QDRO Drafting Fee
A divorce decree does not divide retirement funds by itself.
To actually receive the money you were awarded, you need a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) that complies with federal law and your specific plan’s requirements.
I handle the entire process from start to finish so you don’t have to deal with the court, the plan administrator, or confusing model language.
Who This Service Is For
This flat‑fee QDRO service is designed for:
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- People whose divorce decree awarded a share of a retirement account.​
- People who need a QDRO drafted, filed, and accepted by the plan.
- Agreed cases where both parties understand the division.
- Post‑divorce “clean‑up” when the decree says “QDRO to be prepared” but no one ever did it.
- Texas cases involving 401(k)s, pensions, and similar employer plans.
If you’re not sure whether you need a QDRO, I can review your decree and tell you quickly.
What’s Included
Attorney Fee: $3,000 (covers all legal work)
This fee covers everything I personally do:
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- Reviewing your decree and plan information
- Preparing and filing the petition (if needed)
- Coordinating signatures
- Filing the QDRO with the court
- Paying the filing fee and service fee
- Serving the plan administrator
- Monitoring the plan’s review and acceptance
- Keeping you informed throughout the process
- Your workload is minimal.
I handle the rest.
Drafting Fee – $500 per QDRO
QDROs are drafted by a specialist who works with retirement plans every day. This ensures:
​- Plan‑compliant language
- Faster approval
- Fewer revisions
- Less back‑and‑forth with administrators​
This fee is passed directly to the drafting specialist. If your case involves multiple plans, each QDRO has its own $500 drafting fee.
Total Cost
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- $3,000 attorney fee + $500 per QDRO
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Examples:
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One 401(k): $3,500 total Two plans: $4,000 total Three plans: $4,500 total
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Simple. Transparent. Predictable.
Why You Need a QDROA
Divorce decree alone is not enough for a retirement plan to divide funds. Plans require a separate, plan‑approved order before they will:
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- Transfer funds
- Create a separate account
- Pay out benefits
- Recognize the alternate payee
- Without a QDRO, you risk losing the retirement you were awarded.
The Process
1. Intake & Document Review
You upload your decree and basic plan information.
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2. Drafting​The QDRO specialist prepares the order based on your decree and plan requirements.
3. SignaturesBoth parties sign the QDRO (agreed cases only).
4. Filing & FeesI file the QDRO with the court and pay the filing and service fees.
5. Plan SubmissionThe signed, filed order is sent to the plan administrator for review.
6. ConfirmationI monitor the plan’s acceptance and confirm when the QDRO is officially approved
Frequently Asked Questions
​Why can’t I just use the decree?
Plans will not divide retirement funds based on a decree alone. They require a separate QDRO. ​
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How long does it take?
Most QDROs take 4–12 weeks depending on the plan’s review timeline.
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​Is this really a flat fee?
Yes. The only variable cost is the number of QDROs needed.​
What if the plan rejects the QDRO?
Revisions are handled as part of the process. No additional attorney fee.​
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What if the case becomes contested?
This flat fee applies to agreed QDROs only.
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Contested matters require a separate engagement.
Start Your QDRO
If you’re ready to complete the retirement division from your divorce, I can begin the process today. You’ll receive a secure link to upload your decree and plan information, and I’ll take it from there.
