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Divorce is hard for anyone but when one or both spouses serve in the military, extra rules and challenges come into play. From where to file to how benefits get split, a military divorce works differently in several ways. Here’s what to know if you’re divorcing in...
Military divorces can be a little more complicated than other divorces – especially when it comes to finances. One of the biggest sources of confusion for both servicemembers and their ex-spouses is how military pay and benefits, especially the Basic Allowance for...
Divorce proceedings tend to be disruptive. Spouses may need to change their living arrangements to minimize conflict. They may need to adjust their schedules if they have minor children and must share parental responsibilities. Couples also have to work out solutions...
Divorce leads to a variety of challenging conversations and decisions. If couples share children, divorce has the potential to be far more complex. Parents have to find ways to share their parental rights and responsibilities, including time-sharing. If one of them is...
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...