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documents need to prepare a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)​



At Christian D. Smed, P.A. the right documents are necessary to get the QDRO right the first time.  To properly draft and obtain approval from the Plan Administrator for th Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO), the following documents are typically required:

🔹From Your Divorce Case​
  1. Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage
  2. Marital Settlement Agreement (if applicable)
  3. Any Post-Judgment Modifications relating to retirement division
  4. Equitable Distribution Worksheet (if filed)

🔹From the Retirement Plan
  1. Plan Statement (showing account balance and participant details)
  2. Plan Summary Description (SPD) – or contact info for the plan administrator (if available)
  3. QDRO Procedures or Sample QDRO (if available) 
  4. Plan Contact Information (mailing address, email, and fax if available)

🔹 From You and Your Former Spouse
  1. Full Legal Name, Date of Birth, and Social Security Number (for both parties)*
  2. Mailing Addresses, Email, and Contact Info for both parties
  3. Copy of Driver’s License or Government ID (to confirm identity)
Contact us today for a free consulation at 407-644-2978 or via email at [email protected]
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*Note: Sensitive info is securely handled and never shared beyond court and plan submission.

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Protect Your Future. Let Us Help

At Christian D. Smed, P.A., we focus exclusively on Florida family law. Attorney Christian D. Smed is licensed in Florida and provides full-service QDRO preparation—not just drafting, but also the legal review, plan compliance, and court coordination required to secure your benefits.

​We offer flat-fee QDRO services ranging from $800 to $1,200 per account, depending on the plan type and complexity. We’re here to guide you through the legal steps and help ensure you receive what you were awarded.


To learn more or schedule a consultation, contact Florida family law attorney Christian D. Smed at:
📧 [email protected]
📞 407-644-2978
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Winter Park, Florida, 32789
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