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...
What if you get divorced while you’re deployed?
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...
What is the 10/10 rule for military pensions in a divorce?
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 you’re in the military, custody becomes more complicated
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...
What constitutes adultery in the eyes of the military?
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...
Are you about to become acquainted with the ALR procedure?
The holiday season is coming up, and there will be many festivities, including parties where your hosts serve alcohol. If a Georgia law enforcement officer pulls you over on your way home and discovers that you have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or...