For many years, Colorado Springs has been a major destination for military families.  Ever since Camp Carson was built, shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1942, the Pikes Peak region has attracted several military installations, many of which are considered the finest facilities in the nation.  But military families experience many of the same problems that face civilian families, including divorce and separation.  Fortunately, Colorado Springs is also home to many military divorce lawyers.

The stress of military service, long-term separation from family and war-related disabilities often results in higher divorce rates for military service members.  Whether stationed at Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force Base, the Air Force Academy or Schriever Air Force Base, military service members are not immune to the realities of divorce, child support, child custody and property division.  In fact, those who serve their country in the military may have more complications than the average couple.

Military divorce lawyers can be a valuable resource for service members who are unfamiliar with the laws surrounding military divorce.  In situations where one spouse is deployed in another state or overseas, developing a workable parenting plan may be very difficult.  In a recent article published by the Marrison Law Firm, “Do I Need a Military Divorce Lawyer for my Colorado Springs Divorce?” the author elaborates on why it’s important to work with a team of military divorce lawyers.  Not every family lawyer has the experience and qualifications to be helpful in a military divorce.

For example, the Service Members Civil Relief Act (SSCRA) may have an impact on the service and summons of divorce papers in the state of Colorado.  Jurisdiction plays an important role in a military divorce because the service member is usually serving in a state that is different from his or her legal residence.  Military divorce lawyers will often recommend that papers are filed in the jurisdiction where property division laws favor the service member.  If the spouse of a service member is unaware of this, he or she may agree to the summons before realizing where the divorce papers were filed.

Perhaps the most common reason to seek counsel from military divorce lawyers is to learn more about dividing military retired pay.  Unlike other retirement assets, there are specific laws governing the division of pay, mostly based on the number of years where military service and marriage overlapped.

Find out more about your rights in a Colorado military divorce by consulting with the military divorce lawyers at the Marrison Law Firm in Colorado Springs.

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