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Going through a divorce that involves someone in the military comes with some special points that aren’t present in other divorces. Some of these have to do with the benefits the civilian can retain after the divorce. The benefits for former spouses are reserved for...
When you’re in the military and your spouse asks for a divorce, you may find it difficult to be present for scheduled hearings. You’re busy with your job, and as much as you’d like to handle this situation, you need to focus on the tasks at hand. The good news is that...
Military service members are subject to different rules and professional expectations than civilian members of the public. Service members and their family members also receive benefits that are not available to civilians. When a service member is about to divorce,...
Marriages end for numerous reasons. Sometimes a couple grows apart as they change. That is a frequent issue in military marriages where they may go months without seeing each other. A couple can also decide to end their marriage over financial issues or family...
Certain things are different in military divorces than in civilian divorces. For example, adultery could be a big deal for a military service member, while it would be a non-issue in the civilian courts in most cases. Military service can complicate custody...
One of the most serious downsides of life as a service member is having to leave your children behind when you’re going on a deployment. While you understand that it’s just part of the job, the kids might suffer because of your absence. The effects of your deployment...
According to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), service members' divorce rates have hovered around 4% since 1996. This rate is similar to that for civilians. An investigative report published by InsideSources (IS) suggests that this index seems abnormally lower...
As a military parent who is getting divorced, you need to think about how your service may impact your custody arrangement with your ex. You are in a unique position and there is a lot to consider. This does not mean you can’t seek custody or that you won’t see your...
Military divorces are much like civilian divorces in most ways. They go through the Florida civilian family courts and are subject to state laws just like any other dissolution of marriage. However, those in the military as well as those getting divorced from military...
Divorce is hard on any kid, but a military divorce may be even harder on a child. When parents split up, the civilian spouse may well move off base and enter a different life with the children. Thus there are two significant changes to the child’s life: They no longer...
