Arkansas § 9-18-102 - Orders to reach retirement benefits.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-18-102 — Orders to reach retirement benefits., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-18-102. Orders to reach retirement benefits.
Notwithstanding § 24-3-212 [repealed] and § 24-7-715 or any other laws of Arkansas limiting the application of legal process to any retirement plans, the circuit courts of Arkansas are empowered to enter qualified domestic relations orders to reach any and all retirement annuities and benefits of any retirement plan. The qualified domestic relations order of the circuit court is authorized to specify that a designated percent of a fractional interest on any retirement benefit payment may be paid to an alternate payee.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-18-102
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-18-102 cover?
Section 9-18-102 ("Orders to reach retirement benefits.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 9-18-102?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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