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How can I explain divorce to my kids?
“Son, I have something to tell you. Your mom and I are...” As a member of the military, you’ve had much harder conversations in the field. You’ve told soldiers that they are going to lose a leg, you’ve informed others that they’ve lost a colleague. Yet, having to tell...
Can your ex see the kids if they lost custody because of abuse?
Leaving an abusive ex can be a difficult and stressful process. You may need to ask the court to help protect you through a Domestic Violence Order of Protection. You may also have to provide documentation of abuse in order to protect your children. Abuse by a parent...
Do military members rush into marriage?
You can join the military right out of high school. If you do, and you’re already dating the person you want to marry, are you going to rush it and get married as soon as you can? It is a common tactic. Some studies have found that 50% of those in the military get...
Your assets are at risk in a divorce
You’ll deal with a variety of concerns as you prepare for divorce, with those associated with your assets and finances at the top of the list. It’s clear to you that your assets are at risk if you divorce. But what may not be clear is the steps you can take to protect...
Blindsided by a divorce petition? You may want to seek a stay
You’ve been in the Navy, and you are working hard to better yourself and further your career. You’ve been married for several years, and your spouse has been patient while you’ve been sent around the world to different bases and on different operations. You finally...
Alternatives to litigation: Here’s why you should try mediation
You and your spouse have always been good about working through problems -- even though you're splitting up. Now, however, you’ve found that you are at an impasse. No matter what you say or try to negotiate, they just won’t listen to you. You don’t want to drag out...
Do you have a right to request alimony in a gray divorce?
The longer your marriage has lasted, the more unnerving getting divorced might seem. Especially for someone who has been dependent on their spouse for much of their adult life, trying to end the relationship and move on may seem like an impossible task. The closer you...
Be creative if you’re stuck on your parenting plan
You love your children and want them to have the best experience growing up. You know that going through a divorce might make that harder than expected, but you think that this situation can also help them learn and grow. You and your spouse are working on a parenting...
Do you have to split a military pension over a 2-year marriage?
Serving in the military can be a meaningful and rewarding career, but it can also put a lot of strain on your personal relationships. Military service can mean going months without direct physical interaction with your spouse, which can result in a growing distance...
You do not have to go to court to get divorced
People often assume that they must go to court if they want to get divorced. This is often how divorce cases play out, but it is definitely not mandatory. You have a lot of potential resolutions that keep you out of the courtroom. Examples include arbitration,...
