SIERRA VISTA MILITARY DIVORCE ATTORNEY

Divorce is rarely easy. But, add in the additional complication of being a U.S. Military member, and you suddenly have legal needs above and beyond an average civilian that can necessitate the assistance of a Sierra Vista divorce attorney qualified in military divorce cases.

HOW LONG DOES A MILITARY DIVORCE TAKE?

Situations such as active duty, being stationed outside of the U.S., or being deployed, as well as whether both spouses are service members, active, in the reserves, former retired military, or in the National Guard are all factors that can affect the length of time a military divorce may take.

WHO CAN FILE FOR A MILTARY DIVORCE IN ARIZONA?

In order to legally file for a military divorce in the state of Arizona, at least spouse must be a permanent Arizona resident or have been domiciled in Arizona for 90 days or more. In cases where only one spouse is in the military, the residency of the civilian spouse will typically determine divorce jurisdiction.

CHILD AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT

An Arizona court judge will determine whether spousal support, also referred to as alimony or spousal maintenance, will be required.  Until then, unless an agreement is reached between the parties, the Service Regulations require service members to provide specific amounts of support to their families. While spousal support is determined on the state level, federal law limits the potential combined amounts of spousal support and child support that may be deducted from a service member’s pay. 

MILITARY RETIREMENT BENEFITS

In additional to child custody and alimony, one of the most impactful things that could occur as a result of a military divorce is the division of military retirement benefits. The help and representation of a divorce lawyer experienced in military divorces can provide the guidance and counsel in order to make sure you fully understand the complexities and specifics of a US Military Divorce, and how the process is handled on the Arizona state level.

A SIERRA VISTA LAW FIRM WITH MILITARY DIVORCE EXPERTISE

As mentioned above, the nuisances and intricacies of a military divorce extend well beyond a standard civilian divorce.  As a result, seeking the guidance and assistance of the competent and qualified team and Sierra Vista Divorce Lawyers, PLLC can help you avoid the landmines, pitfalls, confusion, and ultimately, undesirable outcomes that can result from divorce.  Our locally based Sierra Vista family law attorneys can help you and your family navigate the divorce process with skill and compassion in order to make going through a military divorce as simple and easy as possible. 

Contact Sierra Vista Divorce today at (520) 335-8037 to speak with our team about your situation and how we can help you dissolve your marriage in a timely and stress-free manner.