Recent Posts in Military Divorce Category
Posted on Apr 24, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
While men and women are fighting for our country, they are sometimes denied child custody rights due to their involvement in the service. The Pentagon is working to pass a new law that would give ...
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Posted on Mar 22, 2012 By Jacksonville Family Lawyer
In addition to monetary and physical assets, a divorcing couple must also consider the division of retirement plans. When one or both spouses are in the military, this can become more difficult. Since ...
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Posted on Dec 1, 2011 By Ellerin Hutchinson
Fighting for our country is stressful enough; add on the heartache of a broken marriage and you have an increasing military divorce rate. According to a recent study released, military divorces are on ...
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Posted on Nov 23, 2011 By Ellerin Hutchinson
Although a civilian divorce and a military divorce are often similar in procedure, the process can become seriously complicated when children are involved in both cases. As with any child custody ...
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Posted on Jul 21, 2011 By Ellerin Hutchinson
It would be reasonable to believe that the daily stresses of military life could eventually wear down marriages, a reasoning that has gained popularity in the news over the past several years. One ...
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Posted on May 4, 2011 By Ellerin Hutchinson
Depending on what state you reside in, the laws concerning division of property in divorce can vary. However, when it comes to a military divorce, the rules change slightly. If a spouse receives ...
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Posted on Apr 13, 2011 By Ellerin Hutchinson
The White House announced its inaugural "Military Families Week" in an effort to rally public support for honoring and recognizing military families. Media outlets like the Huffington Post are joining ...
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Posted on Mar 31, 2011 By Ellerin Hutchinson
In addition to dealing with injuries, separations and mental health issues, women in the military face an extra burden: their marriages are more than twice as likely to end up in divorce. When ...
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Posted on Mar 16, 2011 By Ellerin Hutchinson
Although the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq were started several years ago they continue to impact American life domestically and internationally in a variety of ways. According to the Associated Press ...
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Posted on Mar 8, 2011 By Ellerin Hutchinson
If you are a woman in the military then there are some cold statistics that you should know: women in the military are more than twice as likely to get a divorce as their male comrades. This number ...
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Posted on Feb 24, 2011 By Ellerin Hutchinson
In a surprising change of events Defense Secretary Robert Gates has reversed the Pentagon's course by supporting legislation that would prevent service members from losing custody of their children ...
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Posted on Aug 25, 2010 By Ellerin Hutchinson
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 ...
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Posted on Jul 6, 2010 By Ellerin Hutchinson
If you are going through a divorce and you are a member of the U.S. military service, you will want to obtain legal representation from an attorney that handles these types of cases. Below, we provide ...
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Posted on May 27, 2010 By Ellerin Hutchinson
One of the questions people ask when they are going through a military divorce is "will I have to share my retirement pay?" Contrary to what most people believe or assume, according to the Uniformed ...
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Posted on Jan 8, 2010 By Law Office of Scott Ellerin
If you are a member of the military, and you and your spouse have decided to file for divorce, it's to your advantage to work with an attorney who has experience handling military divorces. Although ...
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Posted on Dec 21, 2009 By Law Office of Scott Ellerin
According to a new report issued by the Pentagon, the divorce rate among service men and women in the military has increased a full percentage point since the September 11 th attacks. In the last ...
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