As the spouse of a service member, you likely know how challenging a military marriage can be. Because servicemen and women can spend so much time on active duty, the onus is often on the non-military spouse to keep a household running. This can be especially...
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Jurisdiction determines where military couples may divorce
There is no doubt that the men and women who chose to serve their country in the armed forces make tremendous sacrifices. Their families must also contend with circumstances that may prove difficult. A military life can be one of frequent moving for the family and...
Grandparents can receive visitation in military divorces
When parents divorce, often their children can face a confusing period of transition. What was once a single family unit is now divided. In such a time, children may be able to seek some solace by spending time with their grandparents. But what if only one of a...
Are military divorces handled differently than civilian divorces?
If you or your spouse are in the military and you are facing a divorce, you may wonder if your divorce will be handled differently than a civilian one. The answer is yes, certain items are handled differently such as where to file the divorce, and how visitation...
Child custody can be a challenging aspect of military divorce
Military life can offer many benefits. Service members can learn valuable skills while serving their country. But being in the military can also offer challenges. One challenge in particular is sustaining a healthy marriage. Relationships can suffer when a married...
How can I prepare for a post-deployment military divorce?
Military marriages can be challenging. When you are married to a deployed service member, it is possible that the time spent apart could create an emotional rift. This rift may become so serious that the service member decides the marriage should come to an end. But...
Does PTSD affect the rate of military divorce?
The men and women who serve in our armed forces give so much of themselves in service to our country. Military life is, by nature, very demanding. There can be a lot of moving around and the hours are often long and hard. It is more than understandable how such...
How does a retirement pension get divided in a military divorce?
The process of divorce can prove somewhat confusing to the parties involved. If you did not expect that your marriage would end in divorce, you may have never considered the various ramifications of property division. A military divorce has specific issues pertaining...
November is Military Family Month
The debt of gratitude this country owes the men and women of our armed services cannot be understated. And while the troops make sacrifices to help maintain our freedoms, so too do their families. Military families have many challenges that are simply not a part of...
Military divorce has special considerations
It is no secret that marriages take work. Spouses have many issues to balance and decisions to make. Military service is also very challenging. No other employer will make such total demands on your time as the United States Military. Both military service and...