Columbus, GA Military Family Law Attorneys

Navigating the Complexities of Military Divorce & Parenting

When one or more parents is in the military, the whole family experiences the challenges of military service. As you can likely imagine, aspects of military service such as deployment, overnight trainings, and relocation pose unique challenges for families, particularly when it comes to child custody negotiations and modifications. Non-military are typically required to follow strict co-parenting rules, but courts can make special arrangements for military families when necessary.

This is not only true in child custody proceedings – it is true in many other areas of family law, such as estate planning and spousal support. When you hire us to handle your family law case, we will help you take advantage of all the special military benefits, perks, and exceptions applicable to you and your loved ones.

Military Family Law: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What does the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) mean for my family? 
The SCRA was passed in order to protect service members from having their child custody arrangements altered unfairly during periods of deployment and temporary relocation. As such, the Act gives service members the right to delay court hearings without waiving any of their rights when military service prevents them from being prepared for litigation.

If I or my military spouse has moved to a different jurisdiction, where do we settle our dispute? 
Whether you are filing for divorce or seeking to settle some other family legal dispute, such as child custody or alimony, choosing the right jurisdiction is critical to resolving your dispute as quickly and efficiently as possible. The rules may vary depend based on whether you or your spouse is deployed, recently relocated, etc. – and we can help you make the right decision going forward.

If my spouse and I divorce, how are retirement benefits distributed? 
Military pensions are divisible in state court during divorce proceedings. While former military spouses may have access to military pension, they may not receive more than fifty percent of a current or former service member’s retirement pay.

More questions? We’ve got answers. Contact us online or call (706) 705-5777 to speak to a military family law attorney in Columbus, GA.