Q. If I am entitled to half of my ex-spouse’s pension in the divorce agreement and I am named Alternate Payee in the QDRO, which has not been sent to the plan administrator yet, but my ex dies before he retires, do I get half, all or none of the pension? — Divorced A. This is a very fact-specific question, but here’s what you should consider generally. Typically, for an ex-spouse to receive half a share of retirement benefits amassed in the name of the former spouse, the plan administrator will require receipt of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, known as a QDRO. A QDRO should be filed as …