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Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)

Definition

A court order that grants a portion of an employee’s retirement or benefit account to an alternate payee, often used in divorce settlements.

Context & Importance

Ensures that benefits like provident fund or gratuity can be equitably divided when mandated by law.

Use Cases

• Settlement of PF accounts in divorce
• Gratuity redirection under legal dispute

Related Concepts

Legal compliance, retirement benefit distribution.

TankhaPay Relevance

Store and tag legal documents within employee records and automate benefit adjustments as per QDRO instructions.