| Preparing a QDRO for court-approved signature consists of a few easy-to-follow steps. Fidelity's QDRO Center helps you through the process. Using the QDRO Center, you will be able to: |
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Review the Plan's Rules and Procedures |
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Prepare a draft Qualified Domestic Relations Order |
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Review the draft Qualified Domestic Relations Order with your client, or your legal and financial advisors |
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| After you review the document, you will need to: |
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Execute the Qualified Domestic Relations Order and file it with a court of competent jurisdiction |
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Forward a certified copy of the Order to Fidelity |
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| When the certified copy of the Order is received by Fidelity, Fidelity will: |
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Review the document to determine if it meets the requirements of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order |
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Advise all parties of the order's status and, if qualified, provide information to the Alternate Payee about how to access his or her award. |
