Military Divorce

Military families encounter many challenges as they strive to balance everyday family life with the duties of the military service member in the household. It’s a way of life that can undoubtedly cause stress and can also place a strain on the marital relationship....

Divorces involving military personnel come with a unique set of challenges and rules that aren’t typically encountered in civilian divorces. Among these are the "20/20/20" and "20/20/15" rules.  These rules determine eligibility for continued military benefits after a...

The Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act (SCRA) is a federal law that offers important legal protections to military members and their families in different areas, including mortgages and life insurance. SCRA also helps in divorce cases. It recognizes the unique...

If you are a military service member who resides in Maryland, you might already have a Family Care Plan (FCP) in place. An FCP has several purposes, but it is primarily used to help military parents provide for their children's needs while they are away on active...

No matter where spouses work, divorce can affect their businesses. However, it is the opposite for those serving in the military: their jobs can affect their divorce. Because of the unique benefits service members receive, military divorce can be quite complex, and...

Knowing what steps to take when pursuing a divorce can be challenging in any scenario, but when one or both of the spouses is deployed, it adds an extra layer of considerations. For both parties, there are certain steps that can be taken even during the deployment to...

Whether you and your spouse are both members of the U.S. military or one of you is the servicemember while the other keeps the home fires burning, it is a noble family lifestyle that often requires personal sacrifice. If you’ve decided to file for divorce, it means...

The people who serve in the various branches of the armed forces deserve the thanks of the entire nation for the job that they do. It can be stressful even in the best of circumstances. It is not uncommon for service members to get a divorce for varying reasons, and...

Being a parent while also serving in the military is not easy, especially when one is divorced. Things can get especially tricky when it comes to the child custody orders. It is not always easy to balance time with a child when stationed in another part of Maryland or...

There are many unique challenges to living in a military family, like orders to move on short notice or service members who spend much of their time away. These stressors often build on top of all the other problems that civilian couples also face, sometimes leading...