Military Divorce

Custody arrangements for military families often require flexibility to accommodate deployments and relocations. Our attorneys help craft custody and visitation plans that prioritize the children’s best interests while considering the military parent’s service commitments. We focus on developing a cooperative co-parenting strategy that works for both parties, fostering stability and continuity for children during periods of transition. The unique demands of military life, such as unexpected reassignments or deployments, necessitate custody solutions that are both stable and adaptable.

We also address the potential need for temporary custody adjustments due to deployments, ensuring that legal agreements are in place to manage these scenarios effectively. Our approach involves crafting detailed visitation schedules that account for both domestic and overseas deployments, ensuring the child’s emotional and social welfare is always prioritized. Understanding military protocols and having experience with such dynamic custody arrangements equips us to offer clients comprehensive solutions that respect family life complexities while serving the child’s best interests.

The division of military retirement benefits during a divorce is governed by the USFSPA, allowing state courts to treat military pensions as marital property. Our team assists you in understanding your entitlements and ensuring that your interests are protected. We will navigate the complexities of pension division and any associated benefits, striving to secure a just and equitable distribution. It is crucial to know that the division of military pensions isn’t automatic and requires court order specifics concerning the percentage a former spouse receives.

Another essential factor involves understanding how the 10/10 rule might apply—this rule stipulates eligibility to receive pension distributions directly from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service if there were at least ten years of marriage overlapping ten years of military service. Our firm will guide you in securing your entitled share, emphasizing clarity and precision in these financial matters to ensure long-term security and peace of mind. By paying attention to these details, we aim to leave no room for unexpected outcomes in your financial stability following a divorce.

Child support for military personnel involves calculating income, which includes basic pay, allowances, and other military-specific benefits. We work diligently to ensure that child support orders are fair and reflective of the financial realities of military life. Our attorneys advise on documentation and compliance with Wyoming child support guidelines, providing clarity and support throughout the process. Detailed attention to the nuances of military pay, such as BAH and BAS, helps ensure accurate and fair child support arrangements.