Divorce is often inevitable. Some people are not able to deal with differences in a marriage and the dispute gets to the point at which staying together is no longer feasible. For people in the military, this is a prevalent issue. Missourians who are in the military...
Legal assistance can be vital in a military divorce
Missourians who are either in or have served in the United States military are not immune to the family problems that can lead to a divorce. In fact, being a military family carries with it certain responsibilities and pressures that might make it more difficult for...
U.S. Supreme Court decides on military retirement benefits case
Veterans, military members and their non-service member spouses who reside in or are stationed in Missouri and are getting a divorce will undoubtedly have questions about how their benefits will be allocated when the case is decided. Divorce issues are complicated,...
What parents should know before being deployed
While military action has not made major headlines in the last few weeks, overseas deployments still occur (and will continue to do so). If you are a single or newly divorced enlisted parent, you understand that you may be deployed again. Because of this...
Are you fighting two wars: One in the military and one in court?
You've done everything you can to be the best parent you can be, including taking on jobs to make ends meet that requires courage and dedication, such as service in the U.S. military. You knew when you got divorced that things wouldn't be easy. After all, it's...
The nuances of a military divorce
When you are going through a divorce, there are a multitude of things that need to be taken care of. Often, it is stressful and overwhelming, especially if there are children involved in the separation. As difficult as the legal process is for civilians, for military...
Unique factors can complicate where a military divorce is filed
Serving in the armed forces is a noble pursuit that not all individuals are prepared to undertake. It requires a special type of man or woman to commit to the rigors of military life and as some St. Louis residents may be aware it can be challenging to carry on a...
Which state has jurisdiction in my divorce with a servicemember?
In order to file for divorce, the person filing for divorce must establish minimum residency requirements in that state. This residency requirement can range from three months to six years, depending on the laws of that state. So, generally, a person's legal residence...
Military divorce is subject to some special rules
Divorce is a tough process to go through no matter what a person's occupation. For members of the armed forces, it is necessary to consider some rules that do not apply in civilian divorces.Residency requirements are among the first legal issues that will come up in a...