Glossary of Divorce Terms

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Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO): A court order declaring that a spouse is entitled to a portion of the other spouse’s retirement benefit as it is considered marital property. This order allows for the transfer (not cash out) of retirement assets without incurring the taxes or other penalties so long as the money is transferred to a like account.

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