Filing for a military divorce in Kentucky involves specific steps due to the unique nature of military service. It's important to understand the process and requirements to ensure you handle everything correctly. Residency requirements and service member’s rights To...
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How to write an effective parenting plan after a military divorce
Divorce is a challenging concept for any couple, and when military service is part of the equation, the complexity increases. One particular aspect that demands careful consideration in a military divorce is the parenting plan. Crafting an effective parenting plan...
Can you receive custody as a deployable military servicemember?
If you are a military member facing divorce, you may worry that you will have no chance of gaining custody because of the demands of your service. While it is true that your deployment or potential deployment may factor into the court’s custody decisions, a family law...
What makes a military divorce different?
If you and your spouse decide to end your marriage, you must go through the process of dividing your assets and interests and starting separate lives. For civilians, the divorce process can have complications, but if you are in the military, there are additional...
Explaining commonalities and differences of military divorce
Military service members make many personal sacrifices in serving their country. Their family lives are among the areas that are, sometimes, the most challenging. The stress from their jobs, the sometimes distance and time away from their families lead to many such...
Common concerns in a military divorce
At HP Law, PLLC, we understand that military divorce is a unique situation. There are many issues you will deal with that a standard divorcing couple will not. Some of the simple issues in divorce become more complicated for you due to the challenges of being in the...
What are common child custody issues for military families?
Military families often have unique situations that can make things difficult when it comes to a divorce. The court wants to ensure the children have equal time with both parents, but this can be tough when one parent is in the military. According to Military...
Rules for garnishing military pay for spousal and child support
In a divorce involving Kentucky couples with one or both spouses in the military, questions may arise about enforcing spousal or child support orders. According to Military.com, federal law allows a spouse to get a court order to garnish, or take, a service member’s...
The legal rights of a military spouse who is abandoned
In the best of circumstances, marriage presents many challenges to spouses over the years. Military marriages in Kentucky and elsewhere face additional challenges that those in civilian marriages may not experience. Education on the difficulties of marriage and a...
How does Kentucky divide pensions during a military divorce?
Military divorces can often be more complicated when compared to civilian divorces. There are entirely separate issues that can affect the outcome of military separation. For example, servicemembers can file for divorce in their state of residence or in the state they...