Category Archives: Military Divorce
Dividing Military Retired Pay During Divorce
Up until 1982, a person divorcing a military servicemember had no right whatsoever to any share of their ex-spouse’s retired pay in most cases. The passage of the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA) in that year granted state courts the right to divide a servicemember’s retired pay as part of a divorce…. Read More »
Special Factors When Divorcing A Military Servicemember
In general, military servicemembers divorce at about the same rate as ordinary civilians. However, in many of those divorces, certain issues must be managed that civilians do not have to deal with. If you and your military spouse are seeking to divorce, it is important that you are aware of everything that needs to… Read More »
My Military Spouse Cut Me Off!
Every branch of the U.S. military requires a divorcing servicemember to continue to provide for their family during proceedings. However, it is unfortunately common for those going through a divorce to simply refuse – they may reroute payments, hide assets, or simply openly refuse to provide for a spouse and children. To do this… Read More »
Disability Benefits In Military Divorce
Unless they are disqualified by the circumstances of their discharge, anyone who serves in the United States Armed Forces has the right to claim certain Veterans’ Affairs (VA) benefits. This can include a pension, healthcare, home loans at discounted rates, and burial honors, among other things – but disability compensation is one of the… Read More »
The Process Of Dividing Military Retired Pay
Just like the marital home or the automobile, a military servicemember’s retired pay is an extremely valuable asset in many divorces. However, it can also be one of the most difficult to distribute, because of the confusion that often surrounds it. This is especially true if one spouse is a servicemember and the other… Read More »
Military Divorce: Active Duty Vs Reservists
Military divorce can be a complex endeavor, with many different issues to be settled before the two individuals can go their separate ways (and this goes double if the couple has children). One potential wrinkle that many fail to consider in terms of asset distribution is the status of the military servicemember – there… Read More »
Unique Factors In Florida Military Divorce
Divorce is never an easy event, but if you or your spouse (or both of you) are members of the U.S. military, there are several issues that you will have to contend with during your divorce that civilians take for granted. If you have questions or concerns about the divorce process, enlisting an experienced… Read More »
Child Custody When One Parent Is Deployed
When one or both parents are in the military, and they decide to divorce, one of the first things that they will try to work out is child custody. Florida law starts from the belief that the court must act in the best interests of the child, but every case will hinge on a… Read More »
Unique Issues In Florida Military Divorce
Divorce between military servicemembers is just as common as divorce between civilians. However, there are certain aspects that have to be handled in a unique way when one or both spouses is a military servicemember. If you are intent on divorce, but your spouse is a member of the armed forces, hiring a knowledgeable… Read More »
Parenting Time And Military Divorce
When two people divorce, custody of their children is one of the most hotly debated issues. In Florida, the best interests of the child or children is the most important factor that the court will consider. However, when one or both parents are in the military, the process of determining exactly what the best… Read More »
