Military Spousal Support Lawyers
Getting a divorce can cause a lot of uncertainty no matter the circumstances. Financial situations change and you need to start fresh after the settlement is finalized. For members of the military and their spouses, this process can be even more complicated and there are several additional factors that come into consideration.
If you’re going through a divorce where you and/or your spouse are members of the military, you need an experienced attorney with specific knowledge about military divorce and military spousal support. A military divorce attorney from Butler Law, PC, in San Diego, California, can help you figure out the complexities of spousal support with the added challenges of military benefits and more.
What To Know About Military Spousal Support
Military spouses are eligible to receive alimony after divorce, the same as civilians. Determining military spousal support has many similarities and differences than civilian spousal support, or alimony. But for military members and their spouses, it’s even more important to fully understand your benefits and what is available to you.
Like civilian alimony, military spousal support is determined based on a variety of factors including such as the length of the marriage and each spouse’s earning potential. It is typically awarded for a certain period of time and designed to help the lesser earning spouse until they can fully support themselves after divorce. However, there is no set formula for determining the amount or length of time of military or civilian spousal support. The courts will examine circumstances on a case-by-case basis and determine what should be awarded. Your military spousal support lawyer can also negotiate on your behalf during the divorce proceedings.
The differences between alimony and spousal support when one or both spouses is in the military primarily have to do with military pension. In the event of a divorce, the non military spouse can be eligible to receive payments from their military spouse’s pension. Military spousal support can also include benefits from the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act. This can provide medical assistance and retirement pay. Your military spousal support lawyer can give you more information about these benefits and what you might be able to expect.
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The challenges involved in getting divorced when you or your spouse is in the military can be overwhelming. However, a military spousal support lawyer can explain the entire process and walk you through. The military spousal support lawyers at our firm have specific experience in these matters and we provide dedicated, individual attention and services to our clients. Our knowledge and resources can help ensure you get a fair settlement and find a spousal support and alimony arrangement that suits your specific needs.
To find out more about how we can help, schedule an initial consultation with a military spousal support lawyer. When you work with our firm, you get to work with a dedicated spousal support attorney. We sit down with you, explain your options and develop a knowledge-based legal strategy to help achieve your goals. You may use our online contact form to get more information, or call 619-514-3365 to speak with your attorney. We’re here and ready to help.
