One flat fee, start to finish
The Law Office of Ruegg serves clients in need of legal services related to the division of retirement pensions and other employee benefits on marital dissolution. A Qualified Domestic Relations Order — or other division order — is typically prepared pursuant to a judgment for dissolution. We serve clients throughout California and Texas.
Flat-fee QDRO preparation. No surprises.
We charge a one-time flat fee for QDRO preparation. That fee covers the entire process from start to finish — including every letter, phone call, and follow-up needed to prepare your order and file it in Superior Court.
For work beyond preparing the order — ongoing litigation support, expert consulting, and contested retirement issues — we also offer hourly engagement. Contact us for our current fee schedule for your specific plan type.
Every plan type, public and private
Defined contribution & pensions
401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) accounts, profit-sharing plans, cash balance plans, and traditional defined benefit pensions governed by ERISA.
CalPERS, CalSTRS & county plans
State and local government systems follow their own division rules — including model orders, survivor benefit elections, and service credit issues.
FERS, CSRS, TSP & DFAS
Federal civil service annuities, the Thrift Savings Plan, and military retired pay — including the interplay of VA waivers and the Survivor Benefit Plan.
Separate property tracing
Establishing pre-marital and post-separation interests, allocating gains and losses, and preparing traces that hold up with plan administrators and the court.
Child & spousal support QDROs
Collecting support arrears directly from a retirement plan when other collection methods have failed.
Joinders & court processing
Joining the plan as a party where required, obtaining signatures and certifications, and handling every step of Superior Court filing.
Not sure which order your case needs?
That's exactly what the consultation is for. Bring your judgment — we'll tell you what's required, what it costs, and how long it takes.