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QDROs: What Paralegals Need to Know

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 3 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 3 Total
NALA Pending 3 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Pending 3 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 3 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 3 Total
NFPA Approved 3 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Pending 3 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 3 Total
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3 hours
Matthew Dinn
With Matthew P. Dinn from Popcheff & Dinn, LLP

Thu, Feb 25, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 102999

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Overview

Foster Your Understanding of QDROs

From damaging your attorney's reputation to exposing them - and yourself - to legal liability, failure to fully understand qualified domestic relations orders (QDROs) can result in a wide variety of consequences. Are you prepared to take that risk? This paralegal-focused guide teaches you the nuts and bolts of QDROs. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge - register today!

  • Find out how to determine the plan type.
  • Build your understanding of common issues associated with defined contribution plans and defined benefit plans.
  • Discover the most effective ways to assist your attorney in drafting QDROs.
  • Clarify your role in seeking approval of a QDRO.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Determining What Type of Plan It Is
  2. Issues With Defined Contribution Plans
  3. Defined Benefit Plan Issues
  4. How to Assist Your Attorney in Preparing QDROs (With Samples)
  5. The Paralegal's Role in Seeking Approval, Working With Plan Administrators, and Monitoring Compliance

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Product ID 102999

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 3 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 3 Total
NALA Pending 3 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Pending 3 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 3 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 3 Total
NFPA Approved 3 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Pending 3 Total
Washington Paralegal Association Approved 3 Total

Credit Details by Jurisdiction

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Paralegal Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - California MCLE Paralegal - 3: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.

Florida Registered Paralegal Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Florida Registered Paralegal - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.

Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).

NALA Pending · 3 Total Credits

Live - NALA - 3: This program has been submitted for credit with the NALA Certifying Board. Approval pending.

Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 3: This course has been approved for 3.0 hours of paralegal CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Pending · 3 Total Credits

Live - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education - 3: This course has been submitted to the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification. Approval Pending. This course is not sponsored by the Board of Paralegal Certification.

New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 3: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 3.0 general and 0.0 ethics (for a total of 3.0 hours CLE).

Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.

NFPA Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - NFPA - 3: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 3.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Pending · 3 Total Credits

Live - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 3: This course qualifies 3.0 CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas. This course has been submitted to the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for certification and recertification continuing legal education requirements for paralegals and legal assistants. Pending.

Washington Paralegal Association Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Washington Paralegal Association - 3: Approved for 3.0 CLE credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).

OnDemand Video

Paralegal Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - California MCLE Paralegal - 3: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Video Download - California MCLE Paralegal - 3: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.

Video Download - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.

Florida Registered Paralegal Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Florida Registered Paralegal - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.

Video Download - Florida Registered Paralegal - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.

Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).

Video Download - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).

NALA Pending · 3 Total Credits

OnDemand - NALA - 3: This program has been submitted for credit with the NALA Certifying Board. Approval pending.

Video Download - NALA - 3: This program has been submitted for credit with the NALA Certifying Board. Approval pending.

Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 3: This course has been approved for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

Video Download - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 3: This course has been approved for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Pending · 3 Total Credits

OnDemand - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education - 3: This course has been submitted to the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification. Approval Pending. This course is not sponsored by the Board of Paralegal Certification.

New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 3: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 3.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 3.0 hours CLE).

Video Download - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 3: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 3.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 3.0 hours CLE).

Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.

Video Download - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.

NFPA Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - NFPA - 3: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 3.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Video Download - NFPA - 3: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 3.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Pending · 3 Total Credits

OnDemand - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 3: This course qualifies 3.0 CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas. This course has been submitted to the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for certification and recertification continuing legal education requirements for paralegals and legal assistants. Pending.

Video Download - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 3: This course qualifies 3.0 CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas. This course has been submitted to the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for certification and recertification continuing legal education requirements for paralegals and legal assistants. Pending.

Washington Paralegal Association Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Washington Paralegal Association - 3: Approved for 3.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).

Video Download - Washington Paralegal Association - 3: Approved for 3.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).

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Paralegal

Agenda

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  1. Determining What Type of Plan It Is

  2. Issues With Defined Contribution Plans

  3. Defined Benefit Plan Issues

    1. Differentiating Shared Interest vs. Separate Interest
    2. Determination of Marital Portion - Explained
    3. Survivor Benefits
    4. Other Common Defined Benefit QDRO Concerns
  4. How to Assist Your Attorney in Preparing QDROs (With Samples)

  5. The Paralegal's Role in Seeking Approval, Working With Plan Administrators, and Monitoring Compliance

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level course will help attendees build their comprehension of QDROs. Those who should attend include:

  • Paralegals
  • Legal Technicians
  • Legal Assistants
  • Legal Support Staff

Speakers

Matthew P Dinn
Matthew P.
Dinn
Popcheff & Dinn, LLP
Speaker bio
Matthew P Dinn

Matthew P. Dinn

Popcheff & Dinn, LLP
Matthew Dinn

is a partner with the Indianapolis law firm of Popcheff & Dinn, LLP and focuses most of his practice on family law issues. He also owns Brightline Legal Consulting, a practice management and practice development company that helps solo and small firm attorneys become better business owners. Mr. Dinn also assists small business clients with contracts, policies and strategic planning. He is an active member in the Indiana State Bar Association and Association of Family and Conciliatory Courts (AFCC), and a former member of the Second Indiana State Bar Association Leadership Development Academy. Mr. Dinn regularly volunteers with the Indianapolis State Bar Association and sits on the IndyBar Pro Bono Committee, in addition to being a volunteer guardian ad litem for Kids' Voice of Indiana. He earned his B.A. degree from DePauw University and his J.D. degree from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.

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