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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...
A recent survey looked at the common factors in military marriages that last. With so many ending in divorce, the researcher wanted to discover why some stayed the distance. It was based on civilian women married to military men. It did not consider any other form of...
Every couple’s divorce situation is as unique as their relationship, and some are more difficult to navigate than others. Some spouses find that separating their assets, lives and benefits is not as easy as it was to combine them. With so much at stake, it is...
Recruits join the service for different reasons, but most new service members can feel dismayed at the number of military rules and regulations. They soon encounter the Uniform Code of Military Justice; these laws belong to the military and, in addition, each service...
Florida parents who are getting a divorce might be faced with the issue of temporary custody for their children. In the earliest stages, with no legal solution in place, custodial rights are equal, but it is best for children and parents if some guidelines are put in...
Military service members in Florida and their loved ones should be aware that the Blended Retirement System becomes effective on the first day of 2018. As a result, significant changes will take place for military retirements. These changes could have a substantial...
The overall divorce rate in the military was 3.1 percent in 2016. However, those who live or are stationed in Florida may know that the divorce rates are vastly different for men and women. In 2016, the divorce rate for male troops was 2.6 percent, and that was...
According to a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on May 15, if a person is receiving part of an ex-spouse's retirement pay and looses a portion of that benefit because the ex-spouse has opted to receive disability benefits instead, the state cannot reimburse the...
