What Is The Difference Between A Military Divorce And A Civilian Divorce?
Whether you a civilian divorcing a military member or a military member divorcing a civilian, the military involvement will impact the process of your divorce. You may be wondering if the impact will be positive or negative, and how your position in the marriage will affect your side. Experienced Virginia military divorce lawyer Michelle Hopkins offers insight below in her latest blog.
What Are The Differences Between Civilian and Military Divorce?
The biggest differences between civilian and military divorces are the benefits and the jurisdiction. Michelle Hopkins has unique insight into these cases between her personal and professional experience; she has represented many military and civilian clients over the years of practicing law in Virginia.
Retirement Benefits
Members of the military acquire retirement benefits that are typically divided after the divorce via an official document filed with the Court called a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, known as a QDRO for short. It is important to find a lawyer who is experienced filing QDROs, as they have the potential to be complicated in some cases. Michelle Hopkins has filed many Qualified Domestic Relations Orders in Virginia and is ready to help you with yours.
Health Care
Military health care benefits are considered highly advantageous, as such, many spouses hope to keep these benefits after their divorce. Depending upon the length of the marriage and the length of military service, spouses may be able to keep these benefits after their divorce. Michelle Hopkins is ready to offer that unique insight to spouses of military members during a consultation.
Jurisdiction
Some military personnel have had to relocate as a part of their assignments, and these relocations happening near the time the parties choose to divorce may cause confusion about the separation timeline and where the divorce should be filed. Michelle Hopkins is ready to advise as to which jurisdiction is proper and what separation timeline makes the most sense.
How Can The Hopkins Law Firm Help Me?
The Hopkins Law Firm lawyers Michelle Hopkins and her associate attorney Sydney Remaily offer military divorce, civilian divorce, family law, estate law and equine law services in Prince William County, Virginia, Fauquier County, Virginia, and surrounding areas. Please do not hesitate to contact their office today at 571-248-2210 or info@mhopkinslaw.com to schedule a consultation. Michelle Hopkins and her legal team are waiting to help you!