Is a divorce settlement considered a lawsuit settlement

[dawnvbaxter]

I receive a payment from my ex-husband's retirement income. It was called an "assignment of interest" in the divorce.

[MinhT1]

Yes. This amount is taxable.

The IRS says:

If you receive payments under a QDRO, you must include them in income unless you roll them over into a traditional IRA and meet certain conditions. Amounts included in income are not subject to the 10% early distribution tax.

Please read this IRS document for more information.