Military Divorce Attorney

At the law offices of the Stockton family lawyer, we are committed to providing the best quality service for our servicemen and women. While the grounds for a military divorce in the state of California are the same as a civilian divorce, there exist further regulations and therefore more potential obstacles for those military members seeking a divorce. The Stockton family lawyer has many years of experience representing clients in all branches of the military. Even if you are active duty or deployed overseas, the Stockton family lawyer can represent your case.

If you are in the military and currently active duty, you have the right to postpone your divorce proceeding so as to protect you from being held in contempt of court while you are away. The Stockton family lawyer can assist any military client petition the court to postpone a divorce proceeding while they are serving our country.

All clients in the military seeking a divorce should be educated about the Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act (USFSPA). This law stipulates that in some situations a divorcing civilian spouse may be entitled to a portion of the military spouse’s pension. The decision is determined upon the financial situation of both spouses and the duration of the marriage prior to the divorce. With regard to child support, the judge may not award support exceeding 60% of your wages.

If you are a military spouse seeking a divorce, contact the law office of the Stockton family lawyer today to discuss the next steps of your case.