As you serve your country by following the orders you are given, your spouse has the responsibility of holding down the home. Some spouses just aren't cut out for military life and the civilian-military marriage will end. In that case, it is crucial that you take the...
Divorce
Do you meet requirements for a divorce?
Did you know that there are certain requirements for getting a divorce, depending on which state you live in and how long you have lived there? Every state is slightly different, which makes it even harder to tell if you meet the requirements. But not meeting...
Understand the laws and options pertaining to your divorce case
From the day that you decide that you are filing for a divorce or the day that you learn your now-ex has filed for a divorce through the day that the final decree is issued, you are likely going to be stressed out and worried about the future. While there really isn't...
Military members need to carefully consider aspects of divorce
A member of the military can face very challenging circumstances that can affect his or her family life. There are some marriages that just aren't strong enough to handle those challenges. When the marriage fails, the military member might end up going through a...
Five things you probably shouldn’t do during a divorce
A number of our blog posts discuss some things you should do during the divorce process. What about things that aren't a good idea when you're dissolving a marriage? Here's a look at five common mistakes you don't want to make during a divorce.First, you shouldn't...
Lengthy military marriages have special considerations in divorce
Any divorce is difficult when you are the one going through it. For members of the military and their spouses, especially those who have served for decades, going through a divorce is really troublesome because of the 20/20/20 rule. That rule means that if a military...
Selling a home: The struggle of selling a home in divorce
When you're getting a divorce, there may be many things that you find difficult to do. Separating from someone you loved and being single, moving to a new home or staying with family, and rearranging your finances can all be major changes. On top of that, trying to...
Military divorces: Difficult divorces with multi-state influences
While being in the military gives you a chance to explore and travel, if you're trying to seek a divorce, you may have found that it's difficult to understand where to file. While an attorney can help you decide, your case is going to have many facets to it. You...
Does divorce hurt a woman’s retirement prospects?
If you're getting a divorce, you probably have a lot of questions to ask. One that comes up often is about how the divorce is going to affect a woman's retirement in the future. Can a divorce have heavy implications for retirement? Yes, but there are ways to make sure...
How can I avoid unexpected financial problems after divorce?
Depending on the specific circumstances of your divorce, you may have found yourself overwhelmed by all of the different aspects that go into establishing a divorce settlement. And now that your divorce is officially finalized, you may feel as though there are still...


