Divorces involving people currently in the military or those with military pensions are more complex than others. This is an area where federal law comes into the divorce process. Some of the differences include residency requirements, the manner in which divorce papers must be served on a spouse on active duty, and the way a military pension is divided. We recommend that even if you choose not to use an attorney in your negotiations, you consult an experienced family law attorney to get a deeper understanding of how your or your spouse’s association with the military will affect your divorce.
Read more on military divorce here.
