5. Colorado Separation Agreement Provisions for QDROs


Sample separation agreement or MOU QDRO provisions for several different retirement plans are listed in a separate PDF file that you can access and download here.

In addition to either a percentage or fixed dollar amount to be assigned by QDRO, the valuation date must be included.

The valuation date is the date from which earnings will be calculated by the retirement plan administrator and applied to the assigned amount.

If the valuation date is not included, then CRS 14-10-113(5) applies.

If pension plan is to be assigned by QDRO, make sure to indicate whether a separate interest or a shared interest QDRO will be used. And whether a survivor interest will be included and how that cost will be paid.