Is an uncertified QILDRO (not filed stamped by the Circuit Court Clerk) acceptable?
No. The QILDRO must be certified by the Circuit Court Clerk in order to be accepted by the Fund.
Do I have to sign a Consent form?
If you became a participating member of the Fund prior to July 1, 1999, a signed irrevocable Consent Form is required to implement the QILDRO. However, if you became a participating member after July 1, 1999, then you acknowledge the QILDRO as a condition of your employment and a Consent Form is not required to […]
Can my alternate payee receive benefits before me?
No. The Fund cannot pay your alternate payee before you apply for and receive the benefit for which the QILDRO applies.
Can I submit a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) or Qualified Illinois Domestic Relations Order (QILDRO) addressed to PABF?
No, the Fund does not accept Qualified Domestic Relations Orders or Qualified Illinois Domestic Relations Orders addressed to PABF. Participants must use PABF approved QILDRO forms and Consent Form found here QILDRO.
If my divorce settlement states my alternate payee or ex-spouse should receive a portion of my benefits, do I still need a QILDRO?
Yes, the Fund cannot pay an alternate payee or ex-spouse without a QILDRO.
How do I get a copy of my divorce decree?
If your divorce took place in Cook County, you can obtain a copy of your divorce decree by contacting the Cook County Clerk of the Court at 312-603-6300, www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org