Going through a divorce involving a spouse in the military can leave you anxious with many unanswered questions. While you may not know now exactly how asset division or custody arrangements will pan out, you can gain some certainty by knowing a bit about the law. A...
While many issues in a military divorce are the same - where will the kids live, how much support will be paid, what do we do with the assets and debts -- military status involves many nuances that require an attorney highly experience in servicemember divorce to make...
In a legal sense, the divorce process for military personnel in the Garden State is much the same as it is for civilians. For instance, the grounds for divorce are no different than what they are for nonmilitary couples. Filing requirements are flexible as you or your...
Those who are considering a divorce are likely aware of the fact the process is a legal proceeding that covers many issues, potentially including asset division, child custody arrangements, child support, and spousal support. Where one spouse is an active member in...
Dividing assets in divorce is always a difficult process. Military divorce is no exception. When one spouse is a service member, special laws specifically for military divorces can come into play. These laws include rules for splitting military pension benefits....
Serving in the military is no small feat. It is stressful, dangerous and exhausting. Members of the military often experience incredible emotional trauma, not to mention the strain of being away from friends and family for lengthy periods of time. Considering all that...
There is no shortage of challenges facing military families, between the stress of moving around so often, the fears associated with deployments, and the pain of physical injuries and mental illness. Not surprisingly, this lifestyle can put incredible strain on...
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled on a dispute over military benefits in a post-judgment military divorce matter between a 20-year Air Force vet and his ex-wife. It found that, once the vet had waived part of his retirement pay for disability benefits, his...
