Military Divorce

Divorce can be a daunting prospect, often particularly for service members who have devoted a significant portion of their lives to the military. Among the various concerns during a divorce, the division of retirement pay is often a critical issue for service members....

A civilian who is married to an individual serving in the military must grapple with a lot of things that most civilian spouses don’t have to. Yet, for those who have been in long-term marriages to servicemembers, there are also some benefits they can take advantage...

Military members and their spouses who decide it’s time to divorce must consider certain matters that extend beyond those that are relevant to civilian divorces. For example, for those in lengthy marriages, the 20/20/20 and 20/20/15 rules might apply. These both have...

Military service can provide someone with an opportunity to support their family. Unfortunately, the challenges associated with service may also undermine someone's relationships. Service members do sometimes decide to divorce or face a divorce filed by their spouses....

Divorce is never an easy process for a family, and when you or your spouse are in the military it can offer additional challenges that can make the process even more difficult. With deployments taking spouses overseas and moving families across the world, this can...

If you're in the military and you're planning to get divorced, then you're in a unique position. Most civilians can divorce in one state after maintaining residence there for a certain amount of time. That's not the case with you as a service member. Most...

As a military member, you may get deployed on a schedule that doesn’t necessarily fit with the rest of your life. For instance, your spouse may tell you that they want a divorce when you still won’t be home for months.  You may feel strangely disconnected from the...

Divorce is complicated even in the simplest of situations, but when your spouse is a member of the military, there can be a whole new set of concerns for the two of you. Misinformation abounds when it comes to divorce and the rights of spouses. Many people don't even...

When one parent is in the military, deciding on a child custody arrangement can become complex. There are many factors to consider, such as how to provide the child with the most permanent home, how to arrange custody when an active military member may be deployed at...

If you are an active member of the United States military, your conduct is subject to different standards than those that the average citizen has to meet. Military obligations can influence your lifestyle and even put you at risk of punishment for behavior that...