Members of the military are required to care for their children, even if they divorce the child’s other parent. There are some specific considerations for child support when one parent is in the military. The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act governs the...
Military Divorce
How does a military divorce differ from the standard divorce process?
Committing to military service will mean a lot of personal sacrifices, as well as a lot of strain on your family relationships. Sometimes, those who serve in the military will go through a divorce during their service. There are a lot of myths about the military...
Does military service affect your alimony obligation?
Military service can be rewarding. Yet, it can make certain areas of your life more challenging than they may otherwise be. One such area may be your marriage, especially if you are often away on active duty, or if you move frequently for new assignments. If your...
Parental relocation after a military divorce
After divorce, parents consider relocation for countless reasons. Whether it is due to job responsibilities, housing opportunities or to move closer to family, a divorced parent might need to move hundreds of miles away. Unfortunately, there are several factors to...
How will my divorce affect my military pension?
Military divorces often come with financial complexities that civilian divorces lack. If you serve in any capacity, you will receive a pension that provides income once your career ends. Yet, your spouse may try staking a claim to these by arguing that they are...
How can military service affect child custody?
When you and your spouse divorce, you create a parenting plan that details exactly how you split custody. Both of you rely on this plan for your individual schedules. But what happens when the military places you on active duty? When you leave for active duty, your...