Wilson v. Wilson

{¶ 1} The question before the court today is whether a divorce decree that provides for the issuance of a qualified domestic relations order (“QDRO”) is a final, appealable order before the QDRO is issued. Because we hold that it is, we reverse the judgment of the court of appeals and remand the cause for further proceedings.

Facts

{¶ 2} Douglas J. Wilson, plaintiff-appellant, and Jennifer R. Wilson, defendantappellee, were married on October 9, 1993. Douglas filed a complaint for divorce on July 20, 2004, and Jennifer filed a timely answer and counterclaim for divorce.

{¶ 3} At the time of the…