Pension Plan Division Attorneys in West Caldwell
Protecting Retirement Savings During Divorce
People save for retirement for years, putting away assets in a strategic manner in order to live comfortably. Now that you are facing divorce, protecting these retirement assets is a major concern. Fortunately, a skilled attorney can help you understand how the property division process will affect your retirement accounts.
At Minion & Sherman, we provide honest, accurate and thorough advice to clients facing divorce and related issues. We have nearly 40 years of combined experience serving clients in New Jersey. Our lawyers have earned an AV-Preeminent* rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available, and a testament to our legal ability and client focus. You can be confident that we have the experience and the skill necessary to obtain a fair property settlement that protects your pension and retirement to the greatest possible extent.
To arrange a free consultation with our experienced West Caldwell pension plan division lawyers, please call 973-559-5791 or toll free 866-915-1839. You can also contact our law firm online. Evening and weekend appointments available.
Handling All Types of Retirement Accounts
Working with accountants and tax professionals, our New Jersey lawyers will work to preserve your assets, including your:
- 401(k) accounts
- IRAs
- Corporate pensions
- Profit sharing arrangements
- Deferred compensation plans
Do You Need a QDRO?
A QDRO may be required before certain accounts can be divided. QDRO stands for "Qualified Domestic Relations Order." If a plan requires a QDRO, and you don't have one, the plan benefits may not be distributed correctly, or you may get no benefits at all. Additionally, there can be significant tax penalties if a QDRO is not filed.
QDROs are highly technical, and even small errors can result in serious consequences. At Minion & Sherman, we are experienced in preparing these documents and serving them on the retirement plan administrator.
Contact an Essex County Marital Property Division Lawyer
To learn more about our approach to retirement property division, we invite you to schedule a free consultation. To arrange a meeting, please call 973-915-1839 or toll free 866-915-1839. You can also contact our West Caldwell law firm online.
Evening and weekend appointments available. We serve clients in Essex County, Passaic County and Morris County.
*AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.