George and Harriet are getting a divorce after 32 years of marriage.George has been a self-employed architect and does not have a pension plan.Harriet has worked for a car manufacturing company the entire marriage,and she has a generous pension plan.Under _____________ George may have rights to Harriet's pension plan.

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The Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) allows for the division of retirement plan assets, including pension plans, between divorcing spouses. It is required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) for private sector pensions. The Older Employee Protection Act (OEPA) provides protection against age discrimination in employment. COBRA provides continuation of health insurance coverage after certain qualifying events such as job loss or divorce. None of these are relevant to George's situation of accessing Harriet's pension plan.

George and Harriet Are Getting a Divorce After 32 Years