Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce

What is a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) in a Florida divorce? This is an order, separate from a final judgment of divorce, that instructs a retirement plan administrator on how to divide a retirement account or pay money from a retirement account to a spouse. It is a specialized order with specific formatting and wording that may vary among different retirement accounts. The entry of a QDRO was an issue in the case Travis v. Travis, 5D20-2617 (Fla. 5th DCA July 1, 2022).