I need to split my 401K as part of my divorce decree done in Brazil. Fidelity, the account holder, instructed me and I prepared a QDRO automatically using Fidelity's web-based tool. Recently I submitted my divorced decree translated by an approved translator and notarized by the US Embassy in Brazil, but Fidelity rejected it saying it "cannot accept the order because it was not executed in a State recognized by ERISA". So it seems I need to register my Brazilian divorce as well as my QDRO in a US Court.
I got married in Brazil and then spent 15 years in California with my wife. We moved back to Brazil 4 years ago and have been divorced for almost 1 year. Both of us still live in Brazil. Assets were already divided and we do not own any assets in USA.
Can someone provide me with instructions of what do I need to file and where? Can I do it myself? If not, is there an attorney out there with previous experience in dealing with this scenario that you can recommend? Do I need to do it in California... or can I do it in another State?

