Court-ready drafting·California retirement plans
Court-ready QDROs for California retirement plans
Generate a compliant domestic relations order in minutes—without paying $1,500+ in attorney fees.
Designed for CalPERS, CalSTRS, LACERA, and more
Divorce paperwork shouldn't cost thousands
The problem
- Attorneys charge $1,500–$3,000+ for a single QDRO
- Plans reject orders with incorrect or generic language
- Revisions and back-and-forth delay your case for months
Our approach
QDROdl automates drafting using structured templates tailored to your retirement plan—so you get plan-appropriate language and a smoother path to approval.
Your Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage (or divorce decree) sets the broad terms of how retirement benefits will be divided. The plan administrator then applies those terms to the specifics of the account or benefit. The hard part of QDROs isn't “one form”—it's that every plan type has different rules. We build for the plans we know well.
Much of the complexity in QDRO work comes from how many different retirement systems exist—each with its own forms and language. We focus on plans that are common in Southern California. That narrower, specialized scope lets us use modern tools to move you through intake and drafting quickly and efficiently—so you don't need an overpriced "QDRO-only" attorney for a straightforward division.
By the end of the process, you'll be more comfortable with how QDROs work and clearer that your interest and your former spouse's interest in the plan or account are being divided in line with what you agreed in your judgment or decree—not left to guesswork.
How it works
Answer a few guided questions
We walk you through your plan, key dates, and the parties—so nothing important gets skipped.
We generate your order
The site builds plan-specific drafts from your answers—often in moments. Plan review and court filing still move on their own schedules.
File with the court
Download your package when it is ready and submit it on your timeline with your court's procedures.
Transparent pricing
Traditional attorney-drafted QDROs: $1,500–$3,000+
QDRO preparation
$595
$495 each additional plan order in the same matter ($100 off)
One price for plan-aware draft generation through our intake—you download your package when it's ready. The platform can produce your drafts in moments; we don't sell fake "speed tiers" because plan administrators and courts set their own timelines, and no fee changes how fast they review or file.
- Guided intake and plan-specific draft output
- No hourly billing—this is the prep fee
- Filing fees, service, and plan-side processing are separate
No hourly billing. No hidden fees.
Joinders: We provide joinder preparation only when required by your plan administrator or court procedure—not as a default add-on. Where that fits in your matter, timing, and pricing are covered in the QDRO prep process and in the FAQ.
Extra plans or special scope are confirmed at intake before you pay.
Built for accuracy and compliance
- Plan-specific templates (not generic forms)
- Structured to align with common court and plan expectations
- Designed to reduce rejection cycles and unnecessary revisions
Who this is for
Good fit
- Individuals handling their own divorce (with a judgment that sets the division)
- Attorneys who want faster, plan-aware document prep
- Anyone who needs a compliant retirement division order for a plan we support
Not for
- Complex litigation requiring custom legal strategy beyond the judgment terms
- Cases with ongoing disputes over how benefits should be divided
Trusted by families nationwide
See how our QDRO services have helped protect retirement assets during divorce
Sarah Johnson
Divorced Parent
The QDRO process was seamless. They handled everything professionally and my retirement assets were protected exactly as ordered by the court.
Michael Chen
County employee
Clear intake and a draft that matched what our plan administrator asked for. We filed without chasing vague language.
Lisa Rodriguez
Attorney
I recommend QDROdl to divorce clients who need plan-aware drafts. The documents are structured for court filing and plan review.
Sarah Johnson
Divorced Parent
The QDRO process was seamless. They handled everything professionally and my retirement assets were protected exactly as ordered by the court.
Michael Chen
County employee
Clear intake and a draft that matched what our plan administrator asked for. We filed without chasing vague language.
Lisa Rodriguez
Attorney
I recommend QDROdl to divorce clients who need plan-aware drafts. The documents are structured for court filing and plan review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about QDRO preparation and process
Get your QDRO done—without the delays
Guided questions, plan-aware drafts, and downloads you can file on your schedule.