Military Divorce Attorney In Washington
If you are a military family facing distinct challenges navigating divorce proceedings, the law exists for your protection. However, the involvement of military benefits, deployment considerations and federal protections adds layers that require knowledgeable attorney guidance to navigate Washington laws properly.
The Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act (SCRA) offers crucial protections that Everett Family Law actively implements in military divorce cases. Our Kennewick-based legal team provides dedicated support to military families throughout Yakima and the Tri-Cities region, including Kennewick, Pasco and Richland.
What You Need To Know About Community Property In Military Divorce
When dissolving a military marriage in Washington, property division follows state community property laws while incorporating federal guidelines for military benefits. Key considerations include:
- Military retirement pay and how it is affected by the length of marriage overlapping with military service
- Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and its role in post-divorce financial planning
- Combat-related special compensation and disability pay treatment
- Military health care benefits and post-divorce coverage options
The timing and approach to dividing these assets can significantly impact both parties’ financial futures. Having handled numerous military divorces, our divorce lawyers can carefully evaluate each matter to protect your legal interests.
Military Benefits And Pension Division
Military pensions represent one of the most valuable assets in many military divorces. The rules governing their division include:
- The 10/10 rule for direct pension payments from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
- Calculation methods for disposable retired pay
- Impact of VA disability compensation on divisible retirement pay
- Requirements for maintaining military spouse benefits after divorce
Our experience serving military families has shown that early planning around these benefits often prevents costly oversights later.
Military Child Custody And Visitation Rights
Military service creates unique parenting challenges that standard custody arrangements may not adequately address:
- Family Care Plan requirements
- Deployment impact on custody arrangements
- Military transfer accommodations
- Virtual visitation provisions
- Emergency custody modifications
Our firm develops customized parenting plans that maintain strong parent-child bonds while accounting for military service obligations.
Know Your Legal Rights With Help From Experienced Lawyers
With our 24/7 legal hotline and Spanish-speaking services available, we offer free consultations to ensure military personnel and their spouses receive timely assistance tailored to their unique circumstances. Reach us by calling 509-279-0381 or by filling out our online contact form. From our Kennewick office, we provide efficient and affordable representation focused on achieving lasting solutions for military families.