How is a military divorce different?

A military divorce is different from a civilian divorce in a few different ways. The first difference is that a divorce cannot be dissolved through default termination after six months if the party served divorce papers is on active duty. The Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act declares that a default proceeding must be postponed for 60 days after the service member returns from active duty.

Another difference is the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act. This applies to marriages where the couple was married for at least 10 years of active military service. In these instances, the former spouse can automatically receive a portion of the military member’s retirement benefits as spousal support.

As you can see, there are distinct differences between a military and civilian divorce. If you need help with your military divorce, contact a family law attorney today!