How different the military divorce rate is from the civilian divorce rate isn't clear due to differences in reporting and tracking. Some talk about military couples divorcing more, while some studies suggest lower divorce rates. What is clear, though, is that being in...
Know the points that matter when divorcing a military serviceman
Throughout your ex's military service, you supported him or her. The frequent moves and the uncertain schedules are only two of the things you have had to deal with. Now that you are going through a divorce, you might be thinking about how much your life is going to...
Special considerations of military divorces with children
The military life isn't something that is easy. In some cases, the stresses of this lifestyle can lead to divorce. If you are facing a divorce because of your military service, you should keep some considerations of child custody in mind if you do have children with...
Know what points to address in child custody cases
Making sure that you have everything in order for a child custody case can be difficult. You want to make sure that your child's best interests are represented in a manner that allows the child to thrive. For you and your ex, this agreement will serve as a road map of...
How are child support and custody handled in the military?
Child custody battles that involve military members can often be very complicated matters. For the men and women in the armed forces, knowing some basic points about how child support and custody are handled can help as they go through the process. What court has...
Military life can make dealing with family law issues difficult
We recently discussed why prenuptial agreements are so important for military members. We also discussed some of the child custody issues that military members might face. These issues are all very difficult for military members because they can't just take time off...
Service members have unique child custody issues
Parents who are in the military have unique child custody needs that must be dealt with appropriately if they aren't married to a civilian who can handle things while they are gone on deployments or assignments. When a parent who serves in the military is trying to...
What is the Unformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act?
If you are a going through a divorce that involves a member of the armed forces of the United States, you should be aware that there are some special considerations that will apply. One of these is the Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act, which gives the...
Deployment and divorce: Civilians should know their rights
Members of the military live a life that is filled with location changes and other challenges. When the military member is married, his or her family is along for the ride. While many military spouses are proud of the job their spouse is doing, there are instances in...
Why do I need a divorce attorney?
Before you even finalize your decision to end your marriage, the very first step should be to talk with a family law attorney. While it can be intimidating, especially if you've never had to deal with any legal matters before, your attorney will be your most valuable...