If you are in the military or have a spouse in the military and are going to divorce your spouse, or if your spouse is a member of the military, you probably already know that there are a number of issues that are unique to military divorces. You will need a San Diego military divorce lawyer who has a full understanding of these specific issues and how they can impact your rights. The Law Offices of Daniel J. Martin is based in San Diego and represents service members and their spouses throughout the area.
Military Divorce Attorneys in San Diego
San Diego military divorce attorney Daniel Martin has practiced family law since 1990. In that time, he has handled countless military divorces. In addition, military divorce attorney Lori Hoddy of our firm is a JAG-listed attorney. Our military divorce lawyers in San Diego will not have to get ourselves up to speed on the various differences between military and civilian divorces. Instead, we can begin working on your case immediately. We will first determine if you meet California residency requirements. Members of the military frequently relocate. If you have just moved to San Diego County in California, it may be necessary to file for divorce in another state. The jurisdiction of a case can have a major impact on all issues, including property division.
Differences in a Military Divorce
One of the major differences in a military divorce involves the division of military benefits and other marital property. Military pensions are very valuable and may be subject to division in your divorce. Another issue in military divorces involves the fact that members of the military receive a number of untaxable benefits. These untaxable benefits can dramatically increase the amount of money that a member of the military pays in child support or spousal support.
Military Divorce and Child Custody
Another issue in military divorces involves child custody and visitation, particularly when one parent is deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan, or is stationed a great distance from the other parent. There are new laws in effect, whereby if you are deployed, other members of your family may inherit your visitation rights. If you need to move, or if your spouse needs to move, we can help you address the legal issues and help you understand your rights.
Contact Our San Diego Military Divorce Lawyers
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