Retired U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate | Illinois Licensed Attorney | Focusing on Family Law Agreements & Complex Asset Division | Military Pension Division | Estate Planning
Meet Rendi Alexander, Esq.
I bring a background in high-stakes legal decision-making, litigation, and contract law to a more efficient model of family law representation—focused on clarity, enforceability, and cost control.
This practice is built specifically for clients who want to resolve their case—not escalate it.
Rendi Alexander is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois. Legal services are limited to Illinois matters unless otherwise stated.
Illinois Licensed Attorney (2019)
Juris Doctor (Georgia State University College of Law, Cum Laude)
LL.M. in Government Procurement Law (George Washington University Law School, With Highest Honors)
Retired U.S. Air Force Major
At Rendi Clegg Law, we provide legal services for Illinois clients who need professional, court-ready legal documents, empowering them to handle their divorce or legal matters with confidence through professional guidance, court-ready documents, and clear legal support. Our services are designed for clients who need an attorney to ensure they have legally compliant and enforceable documents to file with the court.
Services we offer
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Rendi Alexander is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois. Legal services are limited to Illinois matters unless otherwise stated.
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Your 30-minute consultation is your opportunity to get personalized legal guidance without committing to full representation. We’ll review your case or situation, answer your questions, and explain exactly what’s needed to get you to a legally binding and enforceable agreement in Illinois.
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We draft or review Marital Settlement Agreements (MSAs) to ensure they are complete, enforceable, and compliant with Illinois law. Whether you are finalizing a mediated agreement or need your existing MOU converted into a binding MSA, we’ll ensure your terms are clearly written and ready for filing with the court.
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If your case involves children, we prepare or review your Allocation of Parental Responsibilities and Parenting Plan, ensuring it meets statutory requirements and protects both parents’ rights while serving your children’s best interests.
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Estate planning shouldn't be complicated. Whether you need a simple will, revocable living trust, or both, we provide straightforward drafting at transparent, flat-fee rates to ensure your wishes are legally documented.
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We help you document agreed-upon terms for property division, personal assets, debts, and maintenance waivers. Each agreement is drafted to minimize ambiguity and future disputes while complying with Illinois marital property law.
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We also prepare Living Wills and Health Care Powers of Attorney for Illinois clients seeking peace of mind in medical decision-making. These documents ensure your wishes are respected and legally recognized.
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When a marriage ends, dividing property often includes retirement savings such as 401(k) plans, pensions, or other employer-based retirement accounts. These assets can be among the most valuable in a divorce, and dividing them properly requires more than just an agreement between spouses.
In Illinois, if your divorce involves a qualified retirement plan, you’ll need a separate court order called a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO).
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You’ll receive thoughtful guidance, plain-language explanations, and a streamlined process from start to finish—ensuring your agreement is enforceable, comprehensive, and tailored to your needs. My goal is to help you and your partner build a strong foundation for the future with transparency, trust, and peace of mind.
Military Retirement Division | Consulting & Services
Military pension division is not a standard QDRO. It runs on its own statutory framework — the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (10 U.S.C. § 1408) — with its own rules on what's divisible, how the marital share is calculated, how disability compensation interacts with retired pay, and how the Survivor Benefit Plan has to be elected to actually reach a former spouse. Get any of it wrong and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) rejects the order, or the former spouse ends up with a share that evaporates when the member waives retired pay for VA disability.
There is a real shortage of attorneys who do this work correctly. Most divorce practitioners handle one or two military cases a year and treat them like any other pension split. They shouldn't.
Rendi Clegg Law PLLC offers services in military retirement division, including:
USFSPA-compliant analysis of the divisible marital share, calculated under the frozen benefit rule (post-2017 NDAA)
Modeling of disability waiver and concurrent receipt scenarios (CRDP / CRSC) and their effect on the former spouse's realized share
Survivor Benefit Plan election analysis, including former-spouse coverage, premium allocation, and deemed election timing
10/10 rule analysis for direct pay eligibility from DFAS
Drafting of DFAS-compliant Military Pension Division Orders
Neutral evaluation engagements through mediation (written analyses both parties can rely on to negotiate)
Consulting engagements for family law attorneys handling a military matter
Review of proposed settlement terms involving military pension before either party signs
Services are offered on flat-fee pricing wherever possible. No $10,000 retainers. Engagements are scoped at the scoping call so you know the cost before you commit.
Licensed in Illinois. Military retirement is governed by federal law, so analysis and consulting work can support matters across state lines in coordination with local counsel.
Our
company ethos
At Rendi Clegg Law, we believe that legal services should empower, not overwhelm, the people they serve.
Our practice was founded on the principles of clarity, integrity, and compassion, offering clients a simpler, more affordable path to finalizing their agreements and planning for their new futures with comprehensive estate planning services.
We understand that not every case requires full representation or litigation. Many clients simply need the peace of mind that comes from knowing their agreements are legally sound and enforceable. We meet that need, ensuring your documents are accurate, compliant, and professionally prepared, without unnecessary cost or conflict.
Our ethos is rooted in respect for our clients’ time, resources, and emotional well-being. We prioritize:
Transparency – Clear communication, flat fees, and no surprises.
Precision – Documents that meet Illinois legal standards the first time.
Empowerment – Giving clients confidence and control over their legal process.
Compassion – Treating every client with empathy, patience, and professionalism.
At Rendi Clegg Law, we do more than draft documents; we help families move forward with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.
Rendi Alexander is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois. Legal services are limited to Illinois matters unless otherwise stated.
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