Military

Dividing a Military Pension in a Military Divorce

There are several differences between a civilian divorce and a military divorce; one of the most notable being what happens with retirement accounts. Military pensions, like all other financial assets, are subject to community property laws. When it comes to military divorce in Monterey County, military status of either spouse can have a big effect on how property is divided. This is...Read More

Request for Order Hearing: What to Expect

When parties cannot come to agreements during a divorce or custody proceeding, one will usually file a request for order. A request for order asks the court to make or change a decision about an issue in your case. Usually, requests for order relate to child custody and visitation, child support, spousal or partner support, property control, and attorneys fees and costs. In Monterey, when you...Read More

Military Divorce: Child Custody & Dividing Assets

The Added Issues in a Military Divorce In marriages where one, or both, spouse is an active duty service member, military divorce is unfortunately not rare. According to statistics published by the Pentagon in March 2018, the divorce rate for service members in the United States has remained around 3% per year, over the last four years. Military couples likely face longer separations and more...Read More

How Is a Military Divorce Is Different?

When one spouse is in the military (or when both are), additional legal issues come into play. Special rules apply in a military divorce regarding where to file a military divorce, how child and spousal support is calculated, how child custody is determined. In addition, military benefits must be considered such as military retirement pension and post-divorce health insurance issues. Service...Read More