Military Divorce in Inland Empire, California
If you or your spouse is an active member of the U.S. armed forces, you are subject to different requirements to get a divorce, especially if your spouse is serving outside of the United States. If you or your spouse is a reserve or retired service member you will likely have many questions about dividing military benefits. The issues surrounding any military divorce are confusing and complicated.
You need a seasoned attorney who can help you. I am Lenita Skoretz, an Inland Empire, California, family law attorney. I am prepared to guide you through your military divorce. I understand that this time in your life may be difficult, and I will respect your needs. Contact me, a military divorce attorney, to learn more about how I can help you with all of your California divorce.
Where to file a military divorce if you or your spouse is on active duty
A long distance divorce can be challenging and trying because of the jurisdiction issues. It is important to have a home state as the jurisdiction for your military divorce. The law also requires active duty military personnel to consent to the dissolution upon being presented with a summons. This special law, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), also allows service members stationed in the United States to live in one state but claim another state as their legal residence.
I am qualified to handle military divorces, which can be time-consuming. I understand that you are looking for a resolution to your concerns, including child custody and visitation and alimony.
Divorce issues if you or your spouse is a retired service member
In addition to the divorce itself, you may also be concerned about the status of your or your spouse service member's benefits and pay as they can impact child support and alimony payments. The Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act (USFSPA) was enacted to deal with these very concerns:
- The act allows state courts to broadly construe pay as either just the service member's pay or as joint property for the spouse and the service member.
- The federal laws also prohibit the division of military member's retirement to a spouse unless they have been married for more than 10 years.
- California laws prevent a combined child support and spousal support determination from exceeding 60 percent of the military member's pay and allowances.
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My Redlands, California, law firm will be dedicated to your military divorce and will guide you through the entire process. Contact an experienced family law lawyer to learn more about ways I can help you achieve the military divorce settlement that is right for your future.
