Rancho Cucamonga Military Divorce Lawyer

No divorce is simple. It is just the nature of the beast. Trying to split two lives is a complex process and is not only financially trying, but emotionally stressful as well. Should the divorce, however, involve one or two parties who are active members of the military it can be exponentially move complex than a simple civilian divorce. Still, even with the added difficulties of the situation, it is important to realize that you will still be dealing with the same complications of any divorce - property division, custody, child support and alimony will all still apply and will need to be figured out.

Divorce Lawyer: Aiding in Military Divorces

The term "military divorce" is actually a layman's term to describe certain situations regarding a divorce. The military will play no part in the actual divorce process, rather, it is a term that describes a divorce involving a military member - no matter whether they are active duty, reserve, guard or retired. Regardless, it is important to realize that there will be added complications that will come into play when a divorce involves a military couple .

For example, active serviceman and women, it is impossible for them to be held in "default" should they not respond to a divorce action within the required timeframe. There is also the question of jurisdiction and in which court the divorce should be filed, although typically it will be in the state where the serviceman or woman is stations.

While state courts will oversee the divorce, it is important to realize that there are three laws that will come into play with a military divorce, the Service Members' Civil Relief Act, the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act and the Hague Convention on Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents. It is highly important that the Rancho Cucamonga divorce attorney that you choose to help you through the divorce process knows these documents and will be able to help explain to you how they will affect your divorce process.

Why hire a Rancho Cucamonga divorce attorney?

When you are entering into a divorce, regardless of whether it involved civilians or military couples, you need the legal representation of a divorce lawyer to walk you through the process. Trying to split two lives is an extremely difficult process and it is one that should be treated with professionalism and delicacy. At Cho, Sheasby, Chung & Ignacio, LLP, we have proven over the years that we can be trusted with even the most complex of divorces. You can be confident knowing that should you choose to work with us that we will go the distance in our efforts to provide you with representation that you can truly rely on.

Entering into a military divorce? Contact a Rancho Cucamonga divorce lawyer from our firm!