Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)

Please note that the one time filing fee currently in effect is $250.00 and must accompany an order when submitted for review. Only one filing fee is required for each domestic relations order.

It is important that you send the original, true and attested copy signed by the Clerk of The Court, not a photo-static copy of a certified copy, when submitting a domestic relations order for qualification.

The following are links and documents related to the filing of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order:

Explanation of the Model Domestic Relations Order Dividing Retirement System Benefits

Maine Public Employees Retirement System – Rule Chapter 103: Qualified Domestic Relations Orders

Title 5, §17059 – Qualified Domestic Relations Orders

Model A – Domestic Relations Order Dividing Retirement System Benefits

Model B – Domestic Relations Order Dividing Retirement System Benefits (POST RETIREMENT)