Explaining the Law and Providing Self-Help Information for Low-Income Iowans
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A Spouse's Rights to Pensions in a Divorce
A pension earned during a marriage is considered a joint asset of the couple. During a divorce, special actions must be taken to divide this joint asset.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
Common Legal Terms
(Separate Website)
An online glossary of legal terms from A to W
By: Iowa Judicial Branch
Divorce Orders
(Separate Website)
This resource general information to attorneys and other pension professionals on qualified domestic relations orders (QDROs) submitted to PBGC after PBGC trustees set up a plan.
QDROs: The Division of Pensions Through Qualified Domestic Relations Orders
(Separate Website)
Whether and how to divide a participant's interest in a pension plan are often important considerations in separation, divorce, and other domestic relations proceedings.
Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement
(Separate Website)
Fact Sheets and Publications on divorce and pension issues.
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