Handling Military Divorces in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Members of the military have to follow military laws in addition to civilian laws in many situations, including divorce. If you are enlisted in the military, a veteran or a military spouse, and are facing a divorce, you don't need just any family law attorney on your side, you need a lawyer who is familiar with all of the issues involved in a divorce involving a member of the military.
At The Baker Law Firm in Fayetteville, we work closely with members of the military or military spouses to protect their rights before, during and after a divorce. As a military spouse, attorney Baker understands the challenges of raising a family while a spouse is deployed. You can count on us to clearly explain all your options and ensure your rights are protected.
To discuss your military divorce issues with us, call 910-485-5200 to schedule a consultation.
Military Retirement Benefits
If you or your spouse is a member of the military, you may have many questions and concerns surrounding your divorce. We can help you find answers to your questions, including:
- Will I get to keep my Tri Care benefits? If so, for how long?
- Will my kids get to maintain their Tri Care benefits?
- Will I get to keep my military ID?
- Will my kids get to keep their military IDs?
- Will military retirement benefits be divided? If so, how?
- Will I get to stay on my spouse's military insurance? Will my spouse remain on my military insurance?
- What happens if I or my spouse gets stationed elsewhere?
- What happens if both my spouse and I are in the military?
- If I am deployed can I win custody of my children?
To discuss these questions and the unique circumstances that arise when you or your spouse is a member of the military, schedule an appointment to meet with The Baker Law Firm.
State Laws vs. Military Laws
Many people become confused when they are dealing with military divorces since they do not know if state laws apply or military laws apply. Attorney Baker at our office is fluent in both sets of laws and can explain how each may apply in your specific situation.
Protect Your Rights
Contact a Fort Bragg area military divorce lawyer at The Baker Law Firm today to discuss the specifics of your situation with an experienced advocate. Call today at 910-485-5200 to set up an initial consultation. If circumstances warrant, including military deployment, we can accommodate you by meeting over the phone or through e-mail.
