Military Divorce Attorneys in Virginia Beach, Newport News, Throughout Southeast Virginia

There are legal issues exclusive to military families going through divorce. Members in the military or uniformed services are often sent to different locations, creating child custody, relocation and jurisdictional issues. Furthermore, there are certain federal laws that apply only to military families regarding division of property and pension/retirement benefits. If you or your spouse is a member of the military and you are considering divorce, seek legal representation from experienced Norfolk military divorce lawyers who know how to handle your military issues.

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At The Law Offices of Daniel J Miller, our family law practice serves the legal needs of military and uniformed services families throughout Virginia Beach, Newport News, and Southeastern Virginia. Our military divorce lawyers have a combined decade of experience handling all matters related to military divorce including:

Child custody and visitation rights
Custodial child relocations, move-aways
Child support issues
Custody and visitation changes
Division of marital assets, retirements benefits and debts
Marital property settlements
Divorce judgment modifications

Seek the help of attorneys who understand how to handle the special issues that arise under military divorce. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation with one of our military divorce lawyers. Call 757-892-5600.

Families in the Military and Divorce

Families who have one or both spouses in the military face specific issues that are different from nonmilitary families. When a military spouse is moved within the United States or deployed outside of the country, the jurisdiction of the divorce and any resulting child custody issues is in question. A modification in a custody agreement may have to be made. Generally, where the child resides is what jurisdiction holds; however, every situation is different and deserves an analysis by an experienced Newport News family law lawyer.

Under the Servicemember Civil Protection Act, military members serving outside of the United States can receive a delay in proceedings and are not required to appear before court. This can prolong a divorce and any immediate resolution to conflicts.

Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act

Under the Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act, the nonmilitary spouse may be entitled to a portion of the military spouse's retirement benefits. Every case is different and we can help you with your individual case.