Divorcing when you’re in the military is a major undertaking because your duties for work aren’t going to pause simply because you need to deal with things at home. As a result, there are many things you might be concerned about if you’re in this position....
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Military Family Law
Common issues when determining child custody in a military divorce
Divorce is never simple matter, especially regarding matters of child custody. If you or your spouse are active military members, then you likely have even more questions about parenting time and the overall custody situation.. It is important to remember that every...
What may happen if a military member stands accused of a minor crime?
The handling of criminal matters within the military happens inside the military. For minor crimes, commanding officers will usually handle investigations and make decisions about what happens next. They will typically work with attorneys on the matter but hold the...
When is an appeal available for a court-martial?
While military-related criminal charges go through a different system than the civilian judicial system, there are still rights you have that are similar to those outside the military. One of those rights is the ability to appeal the ruling in your case. The United...
What are the 3 types of courts-martial?
If you are in the military, you undoubtedly understand the importance of following the Uniform Code of Military Justice. After all, as Military.com points out, the UCMJ is a federal law that applies to all members of the armed services plus activated National Guard...
No need to face military law issues alone
Like most military service members in Kentucky, when you signed up to serve, you no doubt felt proud and eager to serve your country, whether you were planning to make a career of it or to serve a specific amount of time but not reenlist. Either way, if a legal...
How are military pensions handled in divorce?
For many couples, dividing retirement accounts can be one of the most stressful aspects of divorce. After all, your future financial health often depends on this savings. Dividing retirement savings for military spouses involves an additional challenge: dividing...
Divorce looks different when you’re serving your country
You and your partner are gearing up for divorce, but the process can look a bit different for active duty service members. The approach may seem similar on the surface, but serving your country can lead to some unique challenges. Over 20,000 members of the military...
Child support and the military
Military veterans and service members in Kentucky who have to pay child support should understand the federal regulations governing child support. Military members are required by federal regulations to pay support for their custodial and non-custodial children. The...
Military divorce rate continues its slow fall in 2018
The rate of divorce among active-duty members of the military has been falling slowly for about 10 years. Service members in Kentucky may be interested to learn that this trend continued in 2018, according to recently released data. The figure is calculated by...