Getting married doesn't always mean living happily ever after. Married life presents many challenges, and if a marriage doesn't work out after many years (or a few years), getting through the divorce process can be really trying. If one or both of the spouses are in...
Military Divorce
What is different about a military divorce?
In many ways, a military divorce is a lot like any other divorce in the Georgia courts. Georgia law controls most of what happens in a Savannah-area divorce Provided it has the authority to do so, a Georgia family court will divide property and debts in a manner the...
What are a service member’s child custody rights?
Our nation’s service members protect our nation here and abroad. This may include relocating across the country regularly or even being deployed to a different country for a time period. These situations can strain any marriage, but if the service member is divorced...
What are the unique challenges of military divorce?
Marriage and family in the military are by nature non-traditional, and they require special maintenance and an understanding of the unique challenges that can arise unexpectedly. Often, one parent takes care of the household while the other is away, sometimes for...
How a military divorce differs from a civilian divorce
The end of a marriage is difficult for anyone evoking the divorce process in Georgia and elsewhere; however, the process does not always look the same when it comes to a civilian divorce and a military divorce. While state law will still ultimately control the...
How are military pensions and benefits handled in divorce?
There are some differences between military divorces and civilian divorces that it is helpful for divorcing spouses in the military to be familiar with. If one or more of the spouses is in the military, the couple should be familiar with how military benefits and...
Military divorce numbers for active duty members are static
There are many Georgia residents who are also active duty members of the United States Armed Forces. While it is a rewarding endeavor to serve the country, there is no doubt that the necessary sacrifices can place certain strains on a marital relationship. Often, this...
Military divorce: How is it different from an ordinary one?
Ordinary marriages are difficult enough but a military marriage often has more than its fair share of stresses, with the distance and nature of the job. The nature of the marriage also makes a military divorce more complicated than an ordinary one, as special rules...
Benefits for former spouses of military members under USFSPA
In more ways than one, the lives of the men and women who serve in the American military are a lot different from the lives of civilians. They stay away from home for extended periods of time and perform their duties in harsh conditions in various corners of the...
What makes military divorce different?
There are a few issues that need to be considered in divorce when one or both of the parties are in the military. First, you need to know the 10-10-10 rule for retirement in Georgia. According to Statesidelegal, this means that 10 years of active duty service have...