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Generally, people’s employers don’t get involved in their child support obligations beyond wage garnishment, if it’s ordered. They typically don’t face work-related consequences, however, if they get behind in their payments. That’s not the case if someone is in the...
Divorce essentially means that someone's marriage failed, which can be very embarrassing for people to admit. They worry about others judging or pitying them. Some individuals choose not to tell their co-workers or social contacts until the completion of the divorce....
Health insurance may not be near the top of your list of concerns as you prepare to divorce. If you’re married to an active or retired service member, you’re used to getting your insurance through TRICARE. So what happens to that coverage when your divorce is final?...
Parenting plans help to lay the groundwork for how co-parents can successfully interact with one another and provide for the needs of their children once their romantic relationship has come to an end. Crafting a parenting plan helps to clarify each parent’s rights,...
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...
