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...
Month: June 2020
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...