Military & Out-of-State Divorces

Michigan Attorneys Handling Military and Out-Of-State Divorces

Whether you are in the military or married to someone who is, getting a divorce can present unique legal challenges due to deployment or other issues. Protecting people's rights regarding children, marital property and other considerations in these complex divorce scenarios requires the services of an attorney with a comprehensive knowledge of state, federal and military law.

For dedicated legal representation in divorces involving military personnel, call the attorneys at Bailey Smith & Bailey, PC. We have been dedicated to resolving divorce and other family law matters since the late 1980s. Contact us today to discuss your military divorce matters with a member of our legal team.

Divorces involving military personnel stationed out-of-state

Proceeding with a divorce when one spouse is serving in the military can be a difficult process. Because of their government status, military personnel receive special legal protections, including where they may file for divorce. A non-military spouse can only file in the state they live, while a military spouse may file in the same state, their original home state or the state where they are actively stationed.

Divorce proceedings against a spouse in the military can experience significant delays due to their out-of-state or out-of-country military service. There can be similar delays in child custody proceedings, as modifications to an existing custodial arrangement cannot be made because of the deployment.

Whether a military or civilian spouse is considering divorce, currently involved in one, or already divorced, our skilled military divorce lawyers can help them address concerns regarding:

  • Service Members Civil Relief Act (SMCRA) regarding divorce proceeding default
  • Dividing pay, benefits and other property division issues
  • Spousal benefits limits
  • Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act (USFSPA)
  • Domestic violence
  • Paternity
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Experienced advice and representation in a military divorce

As a military spouse, is it better to resolve a divorce as soon as possible or wait and allow a larger share of military retirement pay to increase? As a non-military spouse is it wiser to push the divorce and lose certain benefits now or let the process run its course for a larger share of other marital property later?

Our comprehensive knowledge of Michigan divorce law and how it relates to federal protections for military spouses helps clients fully understand their options. We always provide them with the information they need to make informed legal decisions.

Contact an out-of-state military divorce attorney at Bailey Smith & Bailey, PC, to discuss your divorce concerns. Please call us at 517.507.5234, or 866.550.9974, for a free phone consultation.