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From Marriage to Division: QDROs for the Re/max Results 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan Explained

Understanding QDROs in Divorce

Going through a divorce is hard enough on its own—dividing retirement assets like a 401(k) plan adds another layer of complexity. When the retirement account in question is the Re/max Results 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan sponsored by Collopy real estate, Inc.., it’s crucial to follow the proper legal steps with a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) to ensure the division is legally enforceable and correctly applied.

At PeacockQDROs, we’ve completed many QDROs from start to finish. That means we don’t just draft the order and leave you to figure out the rest. We handle the drafting, preapproval (if applicable), court filing, submission, and follow-up with the plan administrator. That’s what sets us apart from firms that only prepare the document and hand it off to you.

Plan-Specific Details for the Re/max Results 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan

  • Plan Name: Re/max Results 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan
  • Sponsor: Collopy real estate, Inc..
  • Address: 11200 W 78TH ST
  • Plan Type: 401(k) Plan
  • Plan Status: Active
  • Sponsor Type: Corporation
  • Industry: General Business
  • Effective Date: Unknown
  • Plan Year: Unknown to Unknown
  • Participants, Assets, EIN, Plan Number: Unknown (Must be obtained for QDRO preparation)

Despite the gaps in public data around the EIN and plan number, these items must be obtained during the QDRO drafting process as they are required by plan administrators to process the order correctly.

Why a QDRO Is Essential for This Plan

A QDRO is a special court order that instructs the 401(k) plan administrator to divide the retirement plan benefits between the plan participant (usually an employee of Collopy real estate, Inc..), and the alternate payee (usually the former spouse). Without a QDRO, the plan can’t legally split the benefits—even if your divorce agreement says you’re entitled to part of the account.

401(k)-Specific Challenges With the Re/max Results 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan

1. Employee and Employer Contributions

401(k) balances may include both employee deferrals and employer matching or profit-sharing contributions. In divorces, it’s common for orders to divide the total account balance as of a certain date or to target only contributions made during the marriage.

However, employer contributions may be subject to a vesting schedule —meaning those funds may not be fully available for division if the participant is not fully vested at the time of the divorce. If certain employer contributions haven’t vested, the alternate payee may not be able to receive any benefit from those amounts.

2. Vesting Rules

Because the Re/max Results 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan is sponsored by a general business corporation, it’s likely to have a multi-year vesting schedule for employer contributions (e.g., 6-year graded or 3-year cliff vesting). To avoid overpromising benefits, the QDRO must reflect vested versus unvested portions. PeacockQDROs ensures that only the non-forfeitable share legally available to the alternate payee is included in the division.

3. Loan Balances and Repayment

Many 401(k) participants borrow from their account. In such cases, the QDRO must address whether:

  • The loan balance should be included or excluded from the divisible share
  • The alternate payee should receive their portion before or after subtracting the outstanding loan
  • The participant must remain responsible for loan repayment

If you don’t address loans explicitly, it can lead to unfair outcomes and delays in processing. A skilled QDRO attorney makes sure these choices are clear and enforceable.

4. Roth vs. Traditional 401(k) Contributions

The Re/max Results 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan may include both traditional pre-tax and Roth after-tax contributions. These two account types have very different tax treatments:

  • Traditional 401(k): Taxes are deferred until withdrawal
  • Roth 401(k): Contributions are made with after-tax dollars, and qualified withdrawals are tax-free

An effective QDRO should preserve the Roth or traditional characterization when making the transfer. Otherwise, the alternate payee might end up with an unexpected tax issue. At PeacockQDROs, we ensure these account types are handled correctly so the IRS and plan don’t treat them as distributions.

Special Concerns for General Business Plans

As a plan sponsored by a general business corporation like Collopy real estate, Inc.., there may be limited internal support staff familiar with QDROs. Therefore, it’s especially important that your QDRO document be clear, accurate, and administratively friendly. We also recommend checking whether preapproval is required (many third-party admins will perform a review before filing with the court).

we’ve worked with many 401(k) plans, including rare or hard-to-access corporate plans, and know the formatting and language that make approval smoother. Unlike generalist attorneys, it’s what we do every day.

PeacockQDROs: Experts in the Full QDRO Process

If you’re dividing the Re/max Results 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan in your divorce, the right help makes all the difference. At PeacockQDROs:

  • We draft the QDRO tailored specifically for this plan
  • We get pre-approval from the plan administrator (if available)
  • We file it with the court
  • We follow up until your order is fully processed

We maintain near-perfect reviews and pride ourselves on a track record of doing things the right way. We know the questions to ask, the forms to use, and the red flags to avoid. Don’t get caught learning from trial and error—especially when retirement dollars are at stake.

To understand the common pitfalls to avoid, review our guide oncommon QDRO mistakes. Also, see our breakdown ofwhat determines QDRO processing time.

Required Documents and Next Steps

To divide the Re/max Results 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan correctly, you will need to collect the following information:

  • The participant’s most recent 401(k) statement
  • Participant’s and alternate payee’s full legal names, addresses, and Social Security numbers
  • Plan administrator contact information (if different from plan sponsor)
  • The QDRO-compliant Plan Name: Re/max Results 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan
  • Plan Number and EIN – These will need to be obtained from either the participant or plan administrator, as they are not publicly listed

Once we have this, we can get started on preparing the QDRO document that actually works for this specific plan and gets approved the first time around. Don’t risk costly mistakes—this step is too important.

Conclusion

If your divorce was in California, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, or North Dakota, and you have questions about qualified domestic relations orders or dividing retirement assets like the Re/max Results 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan, contact PeacockQDROs. We focus on QDROs and have successfully processed many orders from start to finish.

Get the answers you need—explore ourQDRO resources orreach out for personalized help if you’re in one of our service states.

William Willie Peacock, Esq.
Your Attorney
William “Willie” Peacock, Esq.
QDRO & Retirement Division Attorney

Willie has handled hundreds of QDROs, been named as a stipulated or court-appointed expert in hundreds of orders, testified as an expert witness on QDROs and state government pension survivor benefits, and taught CLEs on QDROs, legal ethics, and military pensions. He is a three-time ABA award-winning legal author and secured a victory before the North Dakota Supreme Court. Full bio →

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