Military Offers Programs to Combat Divorce

Throughout the years, the military has recognized that the stress of military life and multiple deployments can wreak havoc on marriages.  The military has really increased efforts to help families create stronger relationships and avoid divorce by offering numerous programs. The military recognizes that when soldiers are happy and their families are happy, the soldiers are not distracted by relationship problems and are able to focus on their missions.

The programs that are offered by the military operate through the services' family support, chaplain and mental health counseling networks.  Some of the programs offered by the United States Army include:

• The Deployment Cycle Support Program:  includes counseling for soldiers on how to deal with their absence and how their return home may affect their family and relationships. The program provides techniques on how they can cope with unforeseen changes.
• The Military OneSource Program:  inform soldiers of resources that are meant to support their families and themselves.
• The Building Strong and Ready Families Program:  this is a two-day program that helps couples develop better communication skills which is reinforced by a weekend retreat for the couples.

This is just a sampling of the programs offered by the US military.  Despite these programs, military members may still find that they are in need of a divorce.

If you are going through a military divorce in Jacksonville, contact Ellerin Hutchinson to speak with a Jacksonville military divorce lawyer.