Category Archives: Military Divorce
Retired Pay vs Disability Pay During Military Divorce
A military divorce can be slightly more complex than one involving civilians because of certain questions that only military personnel have to debate. One of the issues that has the most potential for confusion or disagreement is that of disability pay. The disabled servicemember tends to think disability pay is untouchable, but the real… Read More »
Relocation After A Military Divorce
The strong majority of military servicemembers will experience a PCS – ‘permanent change of station’ – during their careers, which requires them to move so they can call another military base home. However, servicemembers with minor children may encounter serious difficulties when trying to comply with their orders, because relocating with one’s children after… Read More »
Support Obligations In A Florida Military Divorce
A divorce that involves one or more U.S. military servicemembers can be a bit more complex to iron out than the average dissolution of marriage. One often disputed issue in divorce proceedings is the issue of support – both spousal and for one’s child or children. In this area, some things are understandably different,… Read More »
Clarifying Rules Around Military Retired Pay Division
The division of military retired pay is one of the most hotly contested issues in many divorces that involve service members. While retired pay is considered marital property, what exactly constitutes an equitable division of that pay will often be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are facing a divorce from a spouse… Read More »
Parenting Time When One Or Both Parents Are Active Duty Military
One of the most commonly disputed aspects of any divorce is parenting time, also known as time-sharing or custody. Often, both parents want to spend as much time with their children as possible, even if they believe their soon-to-be former spouse is as good a parent as they are, and it can be difficult… Read More »
Asset Division In A Florida Military Divorce
During any divorce, one of the most important bones of contention is the distribution of assets (and debts) incurred by the couple during the marriage. If one or both spouses are members of the U.S. Armed Forces, however, there are certain assets unique to military divorces that must be apportioned appropriately. It is important… Read More »
Should I File My Military Divorce In Florida?
Divorce when one or both spouses are members of the U.S. Armed Services is both similar and different to a civilian dissolution of marriage. The same issues will appear in both – asset division, parenting time questions, marital versus individual property, and the like. However, it is crucial to be aware of the differences… Read More »
Explaining The Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act
When a couple is planning to get divorced, property division is often the most contentious part of the proceedings. Military retired pay counts as marital property in most cases, but dividing it between the spouses can be difficult and even cause long-term roadblocks in divorce proceedings. The federal Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act… Read More »
Parenting Time & Visitation In Military Divorce
Getting a divorce is never easy, even if the process is amicable. However, divorce for military couples can be even more complex simply because of the peripatetic lifestyle that being in the U.S. Armed Forces may require. This is doubly evident when discussing difficult issues like parenting time and visitation – most parents want… Read More »
What Can A Spouse Recover In A Military Divorce?
Getting a divorce is never easy, but getting a divorce when one or both spouses are members of the military can be particularly complex. Different laws govern certain aspects of a military divorce, meaning that issues like asset distribution may require more discussion. If you choose to divorce in Florida, it is important to… Read More »
