Sugar Land Divorce Attorney - Divorce May Seriously Disrupt Retirement Benefits

    RICHMOND, TX, June 04, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Sugar Land divorce attorney advises that dividing retirement assets in divorce may seriously disrupt retirement benefits. With the current economic climate causing fluctuations in retirement assets, which are typically a couple's largest asset, both parties in a divorce must appreciate the consequences of the complex choices made in the division of retirement benefits. Most retirement benefits are federally regulated with detailed requirements for division, which is not effective through a simple divorce decree.

The rising rate of divorce in Fort Bend County makes it hard not to think about it affecting you. However, before pursuing a divorce that requires separation of retirement benefits, it is necessary to seek professional advice on all the options available in the division of retirement assets. Types of assets, tax consequences, valuation, and document preparation are serious topics to be considered when considering the best way to divide retirement benefits.

Experienced Sugar Land divorce attorneys understand the particular complexities in order to safely and effectively divide retirement benefits with the use of the requisite tools such as a QDRO in a divorce action.

Lester Van Slyke, Jr. was born and raised in Fort Bend County, and in 1982 began managing the law firm his father established in 1936. Lester Van Slyke, Jr. has many years experience in handling divorce cases, including issues of child custody, visitation, child support, etc. He also provides full service to clients in the areas of criminal and personal injury law, in and around Fort Bend County. Call 281-342-6148 or visit http://www.vanslyke-law.com today to get the help you need and deserve.

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