Yes, your spouse can file for divorce while you are deployed. As a member of the military, civil cases can be started even in your absence. That being said, your deployment may mean that it is impossible for you to appropriately address the civil suit that is pending...
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FAMILY LAW – Military Family Law
What should military members know about child custody?
Life in the military is much different than life as a civilian. Being in the service can impact every area of a person’s life, including what will happen with child custody matters if the servicemember ends the romantic relationship with the child’s other parent. ...
Critical considerations for military personnel facing a divorce
Ending a marriage is rarely simple, but for military families, the process may be particularly complex. Between deployments, benefits and unique residency rules, a military divorce is usually anything but straightforward. Whether on active duty or recently separated...
The Unique Aspects of Military Divorce
Any divorce is challenging, but military divorce has unique aspects to consider. Factors like deployments, jurisdiction and the division of military benefits add layers of complexity to the process. Understanding these specific challenges is essential for service...
Ways to protect your military career and benefits in a divorce
For service members, divorce can be a daunting prospect, especially when it comes to protecting their hard-earned military career and benefits. With the complexities of military law and the emotional toll of a divorce, it is vital to know how to go through the legal...
Protections for military parents amid child custody issues
Most family law issues can go through different resolution options based on the household's circumstances. Sometimes, the process of settling child custody concerns can vary if one of the parents is an active-duty service member. Military service comes with different...
How do virtual visits assist parents in the military?
Virtual visitation has become an increasingly vital tool for service members, particularly those who are divorced from their children's other parent. Maintaining a consistent and meaningful relationship with children can be challenging in the unique circumstances of...
The impact of domestic violence on your military career
As representatives of the country and military, servicemembers are pressured to act and behave a certain way. But military service can be highly stressful and demanding, and many develop trauma. As a result, some face difficulties readjusting to civilian life and...
How does child support work in a military divorce?
A military divorce, where one or both spouses serve in the military, consists of nuanced issues that can test the limits of even the most amicable couples. Aside from apparent disparities in timely paperwork and court appearances due to the military spouse’s frequent...

