The military offers servicemembers and their families many benefits. However, spouses that previously relied on these benefits may wonder what will happen to that support if their marriage ends. What happens to military benefits when a couple decides to go their...
Military Divorce
How might your military career impact your parenting time?
Custody arrangements are often the most complex issue a couple faces when they decide to end their marriage. This is especially true for military families. What should servicemembers know about military service and their parenting plan? Can servicemembers maintain...
What happens to a military pension in divorce?
The end of a marriage can lead to a number of questions. What will happen to their house? How can they support their children? Will support payments be a part of their life as they move forward? When one spouse has a career in the military, however, couples face...
Can the court limit my parenting time because I’m in the military?
No. Although military service often includes periods where you can’t keep to your usual parenting schedule, Arizona courts can’t hold this against you when determining how much parenting time you will usually get. Instead, the courts will generally allow a temporary...
Money issues in a military divorce
If you are considering divorce and either you or your spouse is in the military, you have probably wondered how military pay is divided and how spousal maintenance and child support are determined. How do you handle the money issues in a military divorce in Arizona?...
I’m a military parent. Is my parenting case covered by the SCRA?
Yes, if you are on or about to be on active duty. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) protects military service members from having to focus on civil legal matters while they are trying to do their military duty. The SCRA is a law meant to protect service...
Mobilizing? You may be allowed to delegate your parenting time
If you’re in the military, there is a good chance you will be required to mobilize, deploy, or serve temporary duty at some distance from your kids. Luckily, Arizona law does not allow courts to consider this as a problem that would limit your right to parent your...
I’m divorcing a military member. Can I get healthcare afterwards?
There are two possibilities for non-military spouses of military service members to continue their healthcare coverage. You may be eligible for TRICARE coverage. If you are not, you can buy conversion health coverage under the Continued Health Care Benefit Program...
I’m active duty military. Can I put off my divorce while I’m abroad?
Yes. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) provides a variety of temporary protections for active duty service members, some of which apply to divorce. In general, civil court proceedings like divorce and child custody will be delayed while you are on active...
In the military and getting divorced? The family care plan
If you have children and you’re in the military, you could be required to have a “family care plan.” This is a document that designates who will care for your children while you are on temporary duty, engaged in extended training, deployed, involuntarily recalled or...