How long will it take for ERSRI to qualify and approve my DRO once it is received by ERSRI?

Since all situations differ, it can take a few weeks to several months for ERSRI to qualify and approve a domestic relations order. That is why once you know a QDRO is necessary, it is important that the draft be submitted in a timely manner.

For Participants who have already retired and then get divorced, a QDRO cannot require retroactive payments. Benefits to the Alternate Payee will be effective the month following the month it is received by ERSRI.