Fee Schedule

QDRO's

QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER (QDROs)
Preparation for Attorneys

Traditional Defined Benefit “Pension” Plans

$550

401(k)s, 457 Deferred Comp, Federal Thrift Saving Plans (TSP)

$500

Military/Federal FERS

$650

IRAs - If necessary or required by IRA Custodian

$500

IPERS (Iowa)

$450

QILDRO (Illinois)

$450

QCCO (Illinois)

$450

Railroad Order (Tier II)

$450

Includes complete follow-through service, negotiation with plan administrators, proposed draft(s), and Final Draft

** Additional Time or Communication with Clients will be Billed Extra **

** Fees are based on the first 2 hours, with $350 per hour thereafter **

** Calculations Billed Separately if Required With QDRO **

Valuations & Analysis

PENSION/RETIREMENT PLAN VALUATIONS

$350/hr.

Defined Benefit pension valuations typically require one to two hours of analysis.

401(k),TSP, 457, 403(b), IRA marital calculations depend on the length of marriage and account statements provided.

Additional Calculations may require additional fees to be assessed based on the hourly rate stated above

EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY
Via electronic means (telephone or Zoom) requires a $1,500 retainer
In-Person requires a $2,500 retainer
($550 non-refundable)

$350/hr.
plus any additional expenses

QDRO CONSULTATION & FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Recommended wording for MSA/FJ/Appellate Briefs

$350/hr.

Brief Consultation N/C

QDRO Malpractice Resolution/Calculations

$350/hr.