Tacoma, Washington, Military Divorce and Family Law Attorneys
Even though divorce laws do not differ for military members, a divorce involving a military member, retiree, or military spouse can raise some complicated issues involving. Determining each party’s rights to military retirement pay is a crucial part of property division; and the Parenting Plan issues of child custody and visitation; and child support can be especially challenging. With our close proximity to Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base, the family law attorneys at Scholl Law Firm, P.S., provide expert legal advice and representation in divorce and family law matters involving military members, military spouses, and military retirees and dependents.
If you or your spouse is serving in the military anywhere in the world, we can provide legal advice or representation in your divorce or family law matter if either (or both) of you have lived in Washington state during your marriage.
Contact us for an immediate consultation or case evaluation.
Military service and the right to retirement pay after divorce
Career military members and their spouses need to know that, under both state and federal law, military retirement pay is divided between the divorced spouses based on such factors as length of active duty service and the length of the marriage. The former spouses of military members may also qualify for a variety of military benefits and must be supported until the divorce is final. If these rights and entitlements are not dealt with correctly in the divorce process, the non-military member may lose them forever without recourse.
Representing members of the Fort Lewis and McChord AFB communities
We represent military members and dependents from nearby Fort Lewis and McChord AFB, as well as military personnel and dependents who are currently deployed but who have marriage or family law matters to resolve in the state of Washington. With extensive experience in Washington family law, we can guide you through the divorce process, even if you are living out of state or are deployed or stationed overseas. For more information about our military divorce and family law services and how we meet your legal needs, please contact us for an immediate consultation.
Parenting issues related to military divorce
Military families face additional burdens related to child custody, support and visitation. Parenting issues can complicate a military divorce because of realities of deployments and relocations of those serving in the Armed Forces. Scholl Law Firm, P.S. has been successfully advising and representing military members with their difficult divorce and family law matters since 1994, and can effectively protect your rights and interests.
Contact us by e-mail or call 253.579.1126 for advice or representation from an experienced Tacoma, Washington, military divorce and family law attorney. For your convenience, we accept all major credit cards, and we can be available for evening or weekend consultations.
