Military Divorce

  • Understanding the Nuances of Military Divorce

    ByGoodblatt • Leo Hours Categories Divorce, Military Divorce

    All married couples face the possibility of divorce, but the rate of divorce among military personnel, particularly those deployed on active duty, is significantly higher. A report issued in the summer of 2017 indicated that military workers took three of the top ten spots for careers most likely to divorce, which means military personnel and their spouses are generally more in need of information about divorce, given this higher rate of occurrence. Divorce is complicated by the sensitive nature of the issues involved, but divorce among members of the military has additional complexities from special rules that apply exclusively to them. The principal areas in which military divorce diverges from the standard divorce process among civilians is: the division of retirement benefits, the retention of…

  • Military Divorces

    ByGoodblatt • Leo Hours Categories Divorce, Family Law, Military Divorce

    When one or both members of a couple are members of the United States military, there are special considerations the couple must make if they choose to divorce. These considerations include when and where to file for divorce and how to divide military benefits. If you are considering filing for divorce, speak with an experienced divorce lawyer to discuss any special considerations you will have to make because of your or your spouse’s position as a service member and any other factors that may be present. How are Military Divorces Different from Civilian Divorces? At their core, military divorces have many similarities to civilian divorces. A married couple’s assets must be divided fairly between them and if the couple has children, a suitable, sustainable timesharing…