Being in the military has many risks. One of these risks is the risk of divorce, which is further complicated when there are children involved. As a military veteran, Mr. Wyatt understands what it means to be away from home for an extended period time and and deployed on military orders.

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)

If you’re on active duty, this law can step in to stop your ex-spouse from getting divorced without your input. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) applies to any service member on active duty. It allows you to ask the court to stay the proceedings for up to ninety days or longer. The court might even stay the proceedings the entire time that you’re on active duty. This can be helpful because you’re not always able to fully respond to a divorce proceeding while you’re busy on active duty.

Each state has unique laws about dividing up marital property. Some states award long-term spousal support while other states keep spousal support to a minimum amount and duration. Learning about these differences can help you make good decisions about your case.

Divorce and the Military Pension

Not all states treat the military pension the same way. Some states don’t even have clear rules on how to divide a military pension. How the court divides your military pension can mean a difference of hundreds of thousands of dollars over your retirement. Talk with us about how the court might treat your pension in Alaska.