Should I Tell My Wife I Want A Divorce While Deployed

Ask A Lawyer Question: I am currently in the military and deployed to Afghanistan. I have recently found out my wife of a little over a year is cheating on me. I’m wondering if it would be wise strategy to make her aware of my intentions to divorce while deployed, …

Modifying divorce orders issued in another country

Question: My ex-wife and I divorced in the Netherlands while I was based there in the military. I pay her child support while she and my children live in Holland and I am back in the U.S. I am unable to keep up with my child support payments. Can I …

Will my ex-wife get part of my retirement if I leave the country?

Question: As part of my military retirement, my wife is entitled to part of my retirement pay for life. She filed the divorce in Virginia. If I move to and become a resident of Purto Rico can she get my retirement since military retirement pay upon divorce doesn’t apply there?

Are bonuses included in calculating child support?

Question: I receive a bonus from the military roughly every five years. Will this income be included when calculating my child support payments? If so, how could they count an irregular bonus as part of my annual gross income?

What military pay is considered income for child support?

Question: I am in the military and was wondering what military pay is used in establishing child support?

Can child support be modified when I retire?

Question: My child support order was based off income I was earning as active duty military. I retired shortly after the order was issued. Now that I have retired, can my child support be reduced based off my lower retirement pay?

How are military retirement plans divided?

Question: I am in the military though am approaching retirement. My wife and I are in the process of getting divorced and she wants to take some of my retirement. How are military retirement plans divided when we get divorced? Are my retirement benefits marital property subject to distribution?

Divorce residency requirements for active duty military

Question: My son is an active duty military member stationed overseas. His base was previously in Kentucky. His wife has moved to Missouri since his deployment and now wants a divorce. Which state has jurisdiction? Will he have to file the divorce in Missouri or can he file in Kentucky …

If I entered the military, would I lose custodial rights to my child?

Question: I am a single dad that lives in Colorado with joint custody of my son. I am considering enlisting in the military to help get my life back on track and eventually provide my child with a better life. If I entered the military, would I lose custodial rights …

Will our marriage be treated as a 10-year marriage even though I filed for divorce years before?

Cordell & Cordell attorney Andrea Miller

Question: I filed for divorce after we had been married for eight years. The divorce case took more than two years and by the time we were officially divorced, we had been married for over 10 years. I’ve now realized her attorney was dragging out the case for it to …