Orlando Military Divorce Attorney
Top Orlando Divorce Attorneys Handling the Full Range of Military Divorce Cases
Military members face many unique challenges. The immense pressure of serving in the military can put a strain on some marriages — these strains may potentially lead some couples to opt for a divorce. In other circumstances, a divorce may be wholly unrelated to military service, but a couple may decide that it is simply time to move on. Whether you are in the military or your spouse is in the military, you need a lawyer who truly understands military divorce.
At Greater Orlando Family Law, our Orlando military divorce attorneys are committed to helping you move forward with your life. We offer compassionate, knowledgeable legal guidance. No matter the specific circumstances of your case, our legal team is ready to protect your rights and interests. To set up a free 30-minute consultation, please contact our Orlando law office today.
How Federal Law Will Affect Your Military Divorce
In many ways, military divorces are similar to other divorces. With a military divorce in Florida, the same general laws regarding child custody, child support, property division, and alimony will apply to the case. At the same time, there are also some unique laws that impact military divorce cases.
Perhaps most notably, a federal law called the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) prevents military members from facing divorce cases while they are on active deployment. To be clear, this law will not stop a military spouse from getting a divorce. Instead, it will temporarily halt their case so that their partner does not have to deal with the divorce until their deployment is over.
Military Members Need to Know Where to File for Divorce
As military families know well, relocating can be a big part of the job. Military members could live in many different states over the course of their career. State laws have been adjusted to give military families additional options while filing for divorce. In Florida, the state’s residency requirement is somewhat less strict. If at least one member of the couple was stationed in Florida for at least 180 days prior to the divorce, they have the right to file for divorce in Florida.
Property Division: Splitting Military Benefits
For military members, benefits are a huge percentage of their overall compensation packages. As such, it is not surprising that these benefits can become a major issue in some divorce proceedings. While Florida’s equitable distribution standard still applies to military divorce cases, other laws may apply as well. Under the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA), a military spouse could potentially be entitled to a portion of their partner’s pension benefits.
Get Help With Your Military Divorce in Orlando
At Greater Orlando Family Law, our Florida divorce attorneys have the skills and experience to handle the full range of military divorce cases. If you or your spouse is a military member, we are prepared to protect your rights. To schedule a free 30 minute family law consultation, please do not hesitate to contact our legal team today. From our office in Orlando, we serve military members throughout Central Florida.
