Division of Non-Retirement and Retirement Assets and Debts

Warren Equitable Distribution Lawyers

The division of property accumulated during the marriage (equitable distribution) is often one of the most contentious aspects of a divorce or dissolution. The attorneys at Copeland, Shimalla, Wechsler & Lepp, LLP are experienced in the development of agreements which provide our clients with the assets to which they are entitled. We often work with appraisers, business valuation experts, and accountants to obtain accurate assessments of the value of property such as real estate, collections, stocks, stock options, partnerships, businesses, etc. To ensure your rights are protected in the division of assets, contact our office for assistance.

Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)

Retirement accounts can be a couple's most valuable asset. There are procedural requirements for division that require a skilled attorney and professional support. At Copeland, Shimalla, Wechsler & Lepp, LLP in Warren, New Jersey, we are recognized for our knowledge and success in dividing pensions and retirement plans through Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) and Domestic Relations Orders (DROs).

When your future benefits are at stake, our attorneys will protect your rights. Contact our office for assistance in the division of a retirement account.

Qualified Domestic Relations Orders are court orders that govern the division of retirement benefits following a divorce and can involve pensions, 401Ks, or straight retirement plans. The plan administrator is instructed on how benefits will be divided between the two spouses. There are various creative strategies to implement these plans and our experience has greatly benefited our clients.

Domestic Relations Orders (DROs)

At Copeland, Shimalla, Wechsler & Lepp, LLP , we also assist clients with Domestic Relations Orders (DRO's) for non-qualified plans. That includes retirement benefit plans for teachers, firefighters, police officers, and government employees.

You are entitled to equitable division if your spouse's retirement account was established and/or grew from contributions made during the course of your marriage.

Dividing retirement benefits through QDROs and DROs requires a qualified attorney with extensive experience in this complicated and specific area of law. Pamela M. Copeland is known for her skills in this area, and clients and colleagues have relied on her expertise to effectuate an equitable distribution of both qualified and non-qualified retirement accounts. Even though your marriage has ended, you can still protect your rights to retirement account benefits.

Contact our Warren, New Jersey firm by e-mail or call 908.922.4238 today to schedule a consultation with one of our QDRO and retirement account division lawyers.

*Three of our named partners are Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as Matrimonial Law Attorneys.

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