Military Divorce Attorney Nutley & Montclair, NJ

Successfully Safeguarding Your Military Family in New Jersey

The ins and outs of family law issues can cause major headaches for military couples and families. The question of state vs. federal rules and getting everything matched up in Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) and Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) means you need an experienced, knowledgeable legal team in your corner. The Micklin Law Group, LLC has experience you can rely on.

Military Divorce Lawyer New Jersey

If you and/or your spouse are in the military and have reached the decision that a legal separation or divorce is what’s right for you, we can help. At The Micklin Law Group, LLC, we are well-versed in the regulations around pension division, Survivor Benefit Plans and distribution of medical benefits, just to name a few.

Alimony

The question of whether a former spouse is entitled to alimony after the dissolution of a military marriage is determined by what is known as the 10/10 rule. Under the 10/10 rule, defined by the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA), a person must have been married to a service member for at least ten (10) years of active military service, (where the service was attributable for retirement eligibility). There are not, however, any special provisions for the payment of alimony to former military spouses.

Custodial Rights Relinquishment

Divorced military parents preparing for deployment have a lot of logistics to account for–not the least of which is making custody arrangements. If you are deploying for longer than 90 days, you are required to relinquish your custody rights to a person of your choosing. Making this kind of modification to your previous agreement requires you to notify the child’s other parent in writing 10 or more days prior to a time-sharing modification hearing.

It is important to note that upon your return from deployment, your previous rights will not be automatically reinstated, but will require an additional court appearance. These arrangements can be tedious and troublesome, but The Micklin Law Group, LLC is here to help.

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