Military Divorce Requires a Unique Approach

Members of the United States Armed Forces often face unique challenges when compared to civilians. Perhaps one of the hardest challenges is the military divorce process. If you’re currently serving our country, know the attorneys at Schneider Law Firm are here to support you each step of the way.

The Unique Challenges Involved in a Military Divorce

Military divorce requires a different approach than a civilian divorce. There are several unique challenges you may face as you move forward with divorce, including:

• Child custody: When one parent is deployed overseas, determining a child custody and parenting plan can be complicated. Even after determining custody, many military members must relocate often, resulting in the need for custody modifications.
• Child support: Child support is critical to the health and wellbeing of your children. Calculating sufficient child support can be complex if you or your spouse is deployed overseas due to tax concerns. Plus, child support payments are calculated using the servicemember’s income, which is often difficult to calculate. Factors such as housing allowance and pay differentials per assignment can change the amount of compensation a military member earns.
• Property division: State and federal laws protect both spouses’ access to military retirement benefits in the event of a divorce. This means Texas courts can treat retirement benefits as community or marital property. There are many factors involved in the division such as the length of active-duty service.

Military Members & Divorce Proceedings While Deployed

It’s important to know that the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act protects servicemembers from the strain of divorce while deployed. Under the SCRA, military members have access to an extended “stay” or postponement of civil court. You can request a 90-day postponement of any proceedings, which can help you better prepare for your case.

Whether you’re currently deployed or serving at home, a professional military attorney can help you through your divorce.

Call the Military Divorce Lawyers at Schneider Law Firm

Military divorce requires a unique approach. The experienced military divorce lawyers at Schneider Law Firm are here to support you. To learn more about your divorce, give our Fort Worth office a call at 817-799-1852 or send us a message.