There's an unspoken truth about your military service: it can be hard on families. The stress, and especially the time away can be a contributing factor to the demise of marriages. When the unthinkable happens and she says she wants out, what should you do? What are...
Family Law
6 reasons that military couples get divorced
Life in the military is noble, but it's hard. There's no denying that it puts strains on your relationships. If you're married, that could mean straining the marriage to the breaking point. To better understand the issue and why this happens, here are some potential...
The 3 major factors in a military divorce
If you are divorcing a spouse who serves in the military, there are three major issues that usually will be your foremost concerns. They are spousal support, child custody and division of the military pension. What's your number one priority? Childless couples don't...
What should a military member think about for child custody?
Parents who are serving in the military are in a tough spot. They have the duties to their country that they have to meet, but they also have the responsibilities of a parent. When a parent is on active duty and the child's other parent decides that the relationship...
Timely child support payments can help your custody case
Divorce can be a complicated, emotional time. If your former spouse filed for divorce without your foreknowledge, it could have been quite a shock. One day, you're at home with your family. The next, your family or you are moving out, and you can only see your...
Is divorce mediation less expensive than traditional divorce?
Divorce mediation entices couples for different reasons. Perhaps you've heard that it is an approach to divorce that spares children much of the pain of the process. Maybe you simply want to approach the process fairly and amicably without opposing attorneys pitting...
Does divorce mediation benefit my children?
While some couples fight with each other in a protracted divorce battle, for some couples, preserving their family as much as possible is the greatest priority. If you are facing a divorce but want to make sure that the process does as little damage to your children...
Three tips for making a good impression on a parenting evaluator
Parenting evaluators are important figures when it comes to custody and visitation matters. The family law courts often follow their recommendations. Because of this, many parents worry about making a good impression on the parenting evaluators. However, these three...