Family Law

4.4

Zeroing in on Problematic QDROs

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Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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2 hours 51 minutes
Brandon Tyson
Nancy Richmond
Natasha Tang-Mendoza
With Brandon Tyson from Tyson Law Firm, LLC + 2 others
Recorded March 13, 2025
Product ID 99971

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Overview

Actionable Strategies for Handling QDROs WITHOUT Damaging Your Reputation

Unnecessary delays, increased costs, dissatisfied clients - these are just a handful of the potential repercussions that can stem from mishandling QDROs. Is that a chance you're willing to take? Join our veteran practitioners as they unveil solutions for the top mistakes family lawyers make with QDROs. Safeguard your practice - register today!

  • Discover the dangers of failing to identify the type of plan being divided.
  • Hear cautionary advice on calculating benefits.
  • Don't get caught in the legal snare: Discuss the importance of using clear language.
  • Prevent common issues with surviving spouse benefits.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Failure to Recognize the Plan Type and Requirements
  2. Pitfalls of Improperly Calculating the Benefits Subject to Division
  3. Overly Vague Language - and Specific Wording You Should Use Instead
  4. Failing to Address Loans and Delayed Contributions
  5. Dropping the Ball on Surviving Spouse Benefit Issues
  6. Failure to Get Approval From the Plan Administrator

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Failure to Recognize the Plan Type and Requirements

  2. Pitfalls of Improperly Calculating the Benefits Subject to Division

  3. Overly Vague Language - and Specific Wording You Should Use Instead

  4. Failing to Address Loans and Delayed Contributions

  5. Dropping the Ball on Surviving Spouse Benefit Issues

  6. Failure to Get Approval From the Plan Administrator

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Accountants, human resource managers, financial planners, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Brandon Tyson
Brandon
Tyson
Tyson Law Firm, LLC
Nancy C Richmond
Nancy C.
Richmond
A.Y. Strauss
Natasha Tang-Mendoza
Natasha
Tang-Mendoza
QDROCounsel
Speaker bio
Brandon Tyson

Brandon Tyson

Tyson Law Firm, LLC
Brandon Tyson

is a sole practitioner with the Tyson Law Firm, LLC. He practices primarily in the areas of family law, collaborative family law, probate, guardianships, estate planning, and appeals. Mr. Tyson regularly assists other family law practitioners with the preparations of QDRO's, military retired pay division orders and other appropriate court orders to divide individual retirement accounts, municipal retirement plans, government pensions and retirement accounts. He earned his undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Central Florida and his J.D. degree, with honors, from the Fredric G. Levin School of Law at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Mr. Tyson is a licensed CPA and passed all four parts of the CPA exam on the first try. He is a member of The Florida Bar and has successfully represented clients in the District Court of Appeals for the state of Florida.

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Nancy C Richmond

Nancy C. Richmond

A.Y. Strauss
Nancy Richmond

is a partner of Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins, P.C. and has over 25 years of experience exclusively practicing family law. She is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a matrimonial law attorney. Ms. Richmond has experience handling any type of family law case, no matter how complex the issues may be. While being a fierce advocate, She is resolution oriented; and has successfully settled, tried and arbitrated matters involving all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody and parenting time, equitable distribution, prenuptial agreements, relocation issues, adoptions, domestic violence as well as appellate practice. Ms. Richmond has lectured attorneys on various family law topics with the Institute of Continuing Legal Education and ATLA. She earned her J.D. degree from the Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, and her undergraduate degree from Lafayette College, with a B.A. degree in international affairs with a concentration in Russian. While at the Dickinson School of Law, Ms. Richmond was a member of the Dickinson Journal of International Law, for which she published an article, "Israel's Law of Return: Analysis of Its Evolution and Present Application."

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Speaker bio
Natasha Tang-Mendoza

Natasha Tang-Mendoza

QDROCounsel
Natasha Tang-Mendoza

is the Director of Training and a QDRO Expert with QDROCounsel. With over 12 years of experience, she specializes in the complex field of retirement division in divorce. Known for her meticulous attention to detail, Ms. Tang-Mendoza excels in various methods of calculating retirement benefits, including tracing calculations and present value calculations. She is a frequent speaker on the topics of leadership, business management and divorce strategies. Ms. Tang-Mendoza not only cares about corporate social responsibility at QDROCounsel, but she also volunteers her time to help people struggling with substance abuse, financial hardships, and trauma. Having worked closely with attorneys and clients alike, Ms. Tang-Mendoza is adept at navigating the intricacies of pension plans, 401ks, and other retirement accounts. Passionate about empowering individuals during challenging times, she is committed to providing clear guidance and support throughout the process, making her a trusted resource in the realm of divorce and retirement division. Ms. Tang-Mendoza earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from California State University, Los Angeles.

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