### Question
How is the term qualified domestic relations order" means a domestic relations order—


(I) which creates or recognizes the existence of an alternate payee's right to, or assigns to an alternate payee the right to, receive all or a portion of the benefits payable with respect to a participant under a plan, and


(II) with respect to which the requirements of subparagraphs (C) and (D) are met, and


  

(ii) the term "domestic relations order defined?


### Answer
The term **qualified domestic relations order" means a domestic relations order—


(I) which creates or recognizes the existence of an alternate payee's right to, or assigns to an alternate payee the right to, receive all or a portion of the benefits payable with respect to a participant under a plan, and


(II) with respect to which the requirements of subparagraphs (C) and (D) are met, and


  

(ii) the term "domestic relations order** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 1056* as the following:

> any judgment, decree, or order (including approval of a property settlement agreement) which—


(I) relates to the provision of child support, alimony payments, or marital property rights to a spouse, former spouse, child, or other dependent of a participant, and


(II) is made pursuant to a State domestic relations law (including a community property law)

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1056*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 2-participation and vesting**

