NJSBA Family Law Section

I have a client who was divorced last year (self represented at the time) who needs a DRO prepared as to a pension with the PFRS and of course the PSA drafted by participant's attorney is silent  as to group life insurance pre-retirement death benefits and post-retirement death benefits and simply states that wife gets 50% of the marital portion of pension.  Doesn't say she gets them and doesn't say she waives them.  Anyone have any luck having a court revisit this issue and grant them?  TIA

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Jennifer Armstrong Esq.
Brick NJ
(732)281-6000

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Do you know for certain that the participant won't agree to their inclusion?? If not, I'd start there.

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Pamela Copeland Esq.
Watchung NJ
(908)561-6800

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Original Message:
Sent: 08-29-2013 10:56
From: Jennifer Armstrong
Subject: Domestic Relations Orders

I have a client who was divorced last year (self represented at the time) who needs a DRO prepared as to a pension with the PFRS and of course the PSA drafted by participant's attorney is silent  as to group life insurance pre-retirement death benefits and post-retirement death benefits and simply states that wife gets 50% of the marital portion of pension.  Doesn't say she gets them and doesn't say she waives them.  Anyone have any luck having a court revisit this issue and grant them?  TIA

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Jennifer Armstrong Esq.
Brick NJ
(732)281-6000

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