Representing Federal Employees and Their Spouses in Divorce


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"This book is a deep dive into the world of divorce and the federal employee (current, former, or retiree) or spouse"--




Qualified Domestic Relations Order Handbook


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Distilled from years of Fortune 500 consulting practice, Shulman's administrative tools and techniques in Qualified Domestic Relations Order Handbook help plan administrators streamline the entire QDRO review and compliance process, while cutting the risk of errors, penalties, and litigation. They include model policies and procedures, review checklists, staff training cases, and more. Contains new models and guidelines for drafting airtight QDROs that speed approval, maximize your clients' rights, and steer you through the malpractice minefields of ERISA and the IRC. Author Gary Shulman begins with QDRO basics, then dissects the key elements of defined contribution and defined benefits plans. He walks you through the preparation of QDROs for different plans and conditions -- using tested models and sample language. An entire chapter highlights 17 crucial malpractice traps, followed by checklists, attorney Q&A, and tips on working proactively with plan administrators.










What You Should Know about Your Retirement Plan


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Helps you understand your employer's retirement savings plan, know what information you should review periodically and where to go for help with questions. Explains when and how you can receive retirement benefits, the responsibilities of those who manage







Federal Retirement Plans in Divorce


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Federal Retirement Plans in Divorce - Strategies & Issues covers extensively how the value of federal pensions are determined, and offset against other marital assets in divorce, as well as how the FERS/CSRS retirement annuity is divided by a Court Order (COAP). A slight change in verbiage in a COAP or incorrect valuation assumption can mean tens of thousands of dollars difference to a federal employee, or their former spouse, going through a divorce.




The Military Divorce Handbook


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This new and comprehensive book will give you exactly what you need to understand and comply with the law. It provides an overview of the provisions for the new Bankruptcy Reform Act including new sanctions provisions in Chapter 7 cases; regulation of attorneys as debt relief agencies; heightened requirements for reaffirmation agreements.




The Tennessee Divorce Client's Handbook


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IF YOU'RE GOING THROUGH A DIVORCE, YOU NEED A FRIEND AND A GUIDE Divorce can be intimidating, but you don't have to go through it alone. Miles Mason, Sr. set out to create the ultimate handbook to help a spouse through the divorce process. To that end, this book addresses a variety of topics that the compassionate professionals of the Miles Mason Family Law Group know best, including advice needed to get the learning process started, hiring your divorce team, custody and parenting plans, and how courts view dating during separation. The book is easy to read, and will be a valuable tool as you find your way through the divorce process. Miles Mason, Sr. JD, CPA is a divorce lawyer in Memphis, Tennessee. Mason is recognized as a Tennessee "Super Lawyer" and was awarded a "Superb" (10/10) rating on Avvo. Frequently interviewed by television news and national media for commentary, Inside Memphis Business named Mason a "Family Law Power Player," and the Memphis Bar Foundation honored him as a fellow. He has also been inducted into the Christian Brothers High School Hall of Fame for his community service. You can find additional information, as well as updates to this book, at MemphisDivorce.com and its Tennessee Family Law Blog. You don't have to go it alone.