Pension Division
Pension division is the process of splitting retirement pension benefits earned during a marriage when a Florida couple divorces. Florida is an equitable distribution state, so the portion of a pension built up during the marriage is generally a marital asset subject to fair (not always equal) division. Dividing a pension often requires a special court order, called a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO), sent to the plan administrator.
Last updated June 21, 2026
Legal Definition
Under F.S. §61.075 and §61.076, vested and non-vested retirement, pension, and deferred compensation benefits accrued during the marriage are marital property subject to equitable distribution, typically effectuated through a QDRO.
Example
The settlement awarded the wife half of the marital portion of her husband's pension, to be transferred through pension division by QDRO.
Related Statutes
- 61.075
- 61.076
Related Terms
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