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Military Divorce Attorneys Near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

Military families face divorce and family law issues that civilian attorneys may not fully understand. Federal laws, branch-specific regulations, and NJ state law intersect in ways that affect every aspect of your case — from where you file to how benefits are divided. Located directly across from the Burlington County Superior Court and minutes from Joint Base MDL, our attorneys at Musulin Groves & Greenfield, represent service members and military spouses stationed throughout the U.S. and deployed overseas.

Where to File: Jurisdiction in Military Divorce

Choosing where to file can significantly affect the outcome of your case. In New Jersey, military personnel may file for divorce in the state where they are currently stationed, the state where their spouse resides, or the state they claim as legal residence. Our attorneys help you evaluate which jurisdiction best serves your interests, drawing on extensive experience with the UCCJEA and UIFSA for interstate custody and support matters.

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)

The SCRA protects active-duty service members from default judgments and provides the right to request a stay of civil proceedings — including divorce — during deployment. If you are currently deployed or stationed outside New Jersey, we can advise you on how to protect your rights and participate effectively in your case from anywhere in the world.

Military Pension and Benefits Division

Military retirement and pension benefits are subject to equitable distribution in New Jersey regardless of the length of the marriage. While the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA) allows DFAS to make direct payments to a former spouse after 10 years of marriage overlapping with 10 years of service, shorter marriages do not eliminate the right to a share of the pension. Our team works with qualified experts to properly value and divide military retirement, Thrift Savings Plans, and survivor benefit elections.

Custody, Support, and Deployment

Calculating support in a military divorce requires a thorough analysis of the service member’s Leave and Earnings Statement — not just base pay. Allowances for housing (BAH), subsistence (BAS), and cost-of-living adjustments all factor into accurate income calculations. For custody matters, New Jersey law protects deployed parents by prohibiting courts from entering final custody orders or permanently modifying parenting time until at least 90 days after a deployment ends.

Decades Of Experience Representing Military Clients In New Jersey

Call 609-267-0070 or contact us online to get started. Free consultations for all active-duty service members and military spouses — in person or by phone worldwide.

We proudly serve clients throughout Burlington County, Camden County, Gloucester County, and Mercer County — including Haddonfield, Medford, Moorestown, Mt. Laurel, Marlton, Shamong, Tabernacle, Pemberton, Maple Shade, Delran, Delanco, and Cinnaminson — as well as families across the U.S. and overseas with matters in South Jersey courts.

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