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Thomas P. DiNapoli

Draft a Domestic Relations Order (DRO)

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Type of Document

Are you changing the terms of an existing Domestic Relations Order that has already been signed by a judge?


Participant (Member) Information:

i.e. Jane or John

i.e. Anne or James

i.e. Doe

i.e. Jr., Sr., I, II, or III

(Please provide a copy of your birth certificate.)

i.e. 1 Park Ave

i.e. Apt A

i.e. Albany

- i.e. 12345-6789

Current Employment Status *
Member Plan of Participation Impacted by this DRO *


Alternate Payee (Former Spouse) Information:

i.e. Jane or John

i.e. Anne or James

i.e. Doe

i.e. Jr., Sr., I, II, or III

(Please provide a copy of the Alternate Payee’s birth certificate.)

i.e. 1 Park Ave

i.e. Apt A

i.e. Albany

- i.e. 12345-6789

Divorce Information:

Plaintiff *


Defendant *


(Please provide a photocopy of the signed judgment of divorce.)

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