Misconceptions often surround military divorce. The process indeed differs from civilian divorce, and understanding the realities is essential to avoid decisions based on fallacies. Misunderstandings often center around the division of military pensions, child custody and residency requirements. Here are some of the common myths…
Courts often struggle to create fair child custody arrangements during divorce, and military personnel can face unique challenges. Service members may worry about how a deployment will affect their right to supervise their children. However, military parents have options and do not simply have to…
Divorce is rarely ever easy, and acclimating to life afterward can be just as challenging. If you are a parent coming from a marriage in which at least one spouse is an active military member, there might be a particular amount of uncertainty surrounding the…
There are unique circumstances attached to a military divorce and laws that protect the rights of the military spouse. The Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act (USFSPA) is an important guide that explains what a divorcing military spouse can expect in terms of retirement pay,…
Every divorce has unique circumstances and can become more complex depending on a number of circumstances. When one or both spouses are members of the military, the process may require more patience and consideration. Residency Requirements The nature of military service is that families move…
As a Texas resident who is not in the military, but married to a service member, you may have grown accustomed to taking advantage of certain military perks. For example, you may regularly use a military commissary, or you may use TRICARE health insurance, which…
Custody arrangements look different for every family depending on a number of factors. One of these factors is the distance that both parents live from one another. Of course, the court generally wants parents to stay close together in shared custody cases. But that is…
When one member of a divorced couple stays in the military, this can cause complications even for the families with the best structures in place. After all, the parent in active duty must go where the military tells them, potentially relocating hundreds or even thousands…
Military service members who engage in divorce proceedings must navigate several unique situations. They must deal with emotional, financial and legal concerns that run the gamut from custody issues to dividing a pension. Also, while state laws govern most divorce procedures, military rules and regulations…
Child custody cases can be complex even under the best of circumstances. For military families, the difficulties of these matters are often magnified by the unique challenges military members face. If you serve in the armed forces, you likely have questions about how a deployment…