I am new to the Family Law Section but have been practicing in the area of employee benefits and ERISA for 29 years.
I agree with Melissa's response. The Internal Revenue Code prohibits a direct assisgnment of a benefit from a qualified retirement plan, but naming the former spouse as a beneficiary is permitted. The beneficiary designation should allow either a specific dollar amount or percentage of the participant's account.
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Barbara Murray Esq.
Florham Park NJ
(973) 822-0220
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