Title:

Kari E. Kennedy, et al. v. Plan Admininstrator for DuPont Savings & Investment Plan, et al.

Subject:

ERISA, Divorce, Pensions

Question:

Was the Fifth Circuit correct in concluding that ERISA's Qualified Domestic Relations Order provision, 29 U.S.C. section 1056(d)(3)(B)(i), is the only valid way a divorcing spouse can waive her right to receive her ex-husband's pension benefits under ERISA?

Decisions:

• U.S. Court of Appeals - 5th Circuit Opinion Filed: August 15, 2007
• United States Supreme Court Cert. Granted: February 19, 2008

Resources:

• Docket Sheet From the U.S. Supreme Court.