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Pros And Cons Of Military Divorce In Florida

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Goal: The Basics of Military Divorce in Florida

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Title: The Basics of Military Divorce in Florida

Getting a regular divorce is complicated, but getting a military divorce is a whole other ballgame. There are many issues that are specifically for members of the military and his/her spouse that regular civilians don't have to deal with.

If you are a member of the military or are married to a member of the military, it's really important for you to be aware of these issues in order to fully protect yourself throughout the overall divorce process. Some of these issues include jurisdiction, retirement division, health benefits for your spouse and children, relocation, and delaying the divorce process if you …show more content…

Some states provide exceptions for residency requirements. But, members of the military and their spouses are not limited to filing only in the state in which they are based. You can also file where you live permanently, where you own property, or where you last lived as a married couple. The state to which you have to most ties is usually the best place to file.

Health benefits for your spouse and children

As long as a parent is a member of the military, that parent and his/her children will be provided, health, dental, and ocular insurance by the military at no extra cost. Usually, there are no co-pays. So, if you are splitting up, it's best if the military member provides the health insurance for the children.

The military offers lifelong health benefits for its service members who give at least 20 years or more to the service. There are two types of health benefits for military spouses:

Full commissary: This is available where the service members served 20 years of service, the marriage lasted 20 years, and the period of the marriage overlapped the period of service by at least 20 …show more content…

But, for members of the military, it is a violation of military laws for them to start another relationship while still married, regardless of where they are located.

This rule is strictly enforced for some members of the military, while for other it might be more lax. This all depends on their branch of military and supervisors. As a member of the military, you are expected to hold yourself to the highest standards and morals, and infidelity doesn't meet those standards.

Delaying divorce for training or deployment

If you are filing for divorce then you are required to file a military affidavit that declares whether or not both spouses are members of the military. This ensures that military members are given the priority when it comes to deadlines, telephone calls, and court accommodations. However, keep in mind that it is not necessary for you to put your divorce on hold just because you are going though active

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