Learn how an Alabama family lawyer can help with high-asset divorces for military retirees.
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The journey of military life, with its unique challenges and sacrifices, can strain even the strongest of marriages. For those facing the dissolution of a marriage within the context of military service, the process can feel daunting and complex. This is especially true in Alabama, where military divorces are governed by a unique set of
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Divorce is a complicated matter, without adding in other factors. However, if your spouse is or was in the military, it might bring along other situations that must be taken into account––for example, the military benefits for former spouses. To schedule a consultation with an experienced military divorce lawyer, please call (256) 649-2335 or fill
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Depending on the circumstances of where you are living, the military may cover the costs of moving after a divorce. If the military won’t cover the costs, you can negotiate moving costs in your divorce agreement. The attorneys at Summit Family Law have handled many military divorce cases and understand how they are different from
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How long a military divorce takes varies based on the circumstances of the two parties who are separating. The minimum waiting period for a divorce in the state of Alabama is 30 days. Usually, divorces will take longer than this. If the two parties are agreeable, it is likely the divorce proceedings will be faster
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In typical circumstances, determining alimony and childcare can be difficult, but it’s even more complex in military divorces. The courts consider military service for both spousal maintenance and childcare; and military divorce attorneys are uniquely skilled at helping their clients navigate the system. To learn more, read Summit Family Law’s blog. What is alimony? Alimony
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How Do I Divorce My Military Spouse Who Is Overseas? The military divorce process is similar to other divorces that do not involve overseas military personnel. For example, you will establish grounds for a divorce, submit a divorce complaint, divide marital assets, or determine custody of your children. However, military divorces come with key differences
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Military divorces are different from civilian divorces in a number of ways, particularly when it comes to something called military retirement benefits. To learn more about whether an ex-spouse can claim military retirement benefits, read Summit Family Law’s blog. What are Military Retirement Benefits? Your military retirement benefits refer to the assistance you receive after
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Contested custody cases are some of the most fraught matters in litigation. The stress is compounded if one parent happens to be in the military and is facing deployment or relocation. Couples with a military partner should work diligently on keeping lines of communication open, and always remember to keep the best interest of their
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Military and civilian divorces are very similar. The federal government has a laissez-faire attitude about most things concerning family law. When their service members are involved, however, it can be a different story. The following is a basic overview of some of the major differences you can expect between a military divorce and a civilian
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According to data provided by the Pentagon to Military.com, about 21,290 of 689,060 married troops divorced over the course of fiscal 2017. Divorce is never a pleasant process to go through. It is usually painful, messy, and complicated. However, if you are active-duty American military personnel or if you are currently married to one of
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Military divorces are much different than civilian divorces. The differences include difficulties in deciding where to file, child support, and pension. However, there are also different legislations as the USFSPA when it comes to divorces in the military. Here are two of the most important acts for military divorce. The Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection
Considering Walking The Road Of A Military Divorce? When you enter into the military community by marrying a service member, your life changes. You get the opportunity to spend a lot of time serving with and for others and your heart can get wrapped up in being a military spouse. In many ways, the military
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When deciding whether or not to get divorced in a military relationship, it is crucial for each spouse to understand the complexities associated with the retirement system in the military. Knowing which accounts each party is entitled to, as well as the proper way to value the funds and draft the decree are major undertakings
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Generally speaking, the military will let couples go through the divorce without much interference from the government. One area that military Command will intervene in is the issue of child and spousal support. Child & Spousal Support In Military Divorces Amount Of Payment The military requires their service members to provide “adequate support” to family
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When a person goes into the armed services, they become entitled to certain benefits, called entitlements. These can include base privileges, retired pay, and medical care for life. While married, each spouse is able to access these benefits. However, what happens in a divorce? Here is how military members and their ex-spouses can receive entitlements.
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