| 1 |
Does
it include the legal name of the plan to which the order applies? |
| 2 |
Is
it a domestic relations order relating to child support, alimony
or marital property being awarded to a dependent of a participant? |
| 3 |
Does
it include the participant’s name? |
| 4 |
Does it include the participant’s last known address? |
| 5 |
Does
it include the alternate payee’s name? |
| 6 |
Does
it include the alternate payee’s last known address? |
| 7 |
Does
it create and/or recognize an alternate payee? |
| 8 |
Does
it include a definitely determinable benefit in an amount or
percentage (or a clear method for determining the awarded benefit)? |
| 9 |
Does it comply with the terms of the plan (example: does it
limit the award to 100% of the participant’s benefit and
provide instructions for payment of benefits)? |
| 10 |
Does
it refrain from increasing benefits to the alternate payee? |
| 11 |
Does it limit its award to ensure that previously entered QDROs
are not affected? |