Military Service And Child Custody by Collins & Collins, P.C. on 5/22/2012 The fact that nearly 50% of marriages in the U.S. end in divorce is well known. However, the divorce rate among members of the armed forces is slightly higher and continues to increase. As military divorces rise, so do the...more
Do I really need a divorce attorney? by Kristin Kirkner on 1/26/2012 In today's economic climate, it may be tempting to try to complete a dissolution of marriage on your own. You know your family, your assets and debt, and you know how you want it divided. Sounds easy, right? Not so...more
Same-Sex Military Couples Say Denial of Benefits Threatens National Security by Lawyers.com on 11/10/2011 Just a little more than a month after the repeal of the military's controversial Don't Ask Don't Tell policy went into effect, a group of married same-sex couples are joining together to file suit against the government to...more
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act as Applied to Child Support by Christopher Buechler on 10/1/2011 A review of the general provisions of the SCRA and how they apply to child support cases....more
Use Caution when Representing Servicemembers and their Families by Kristin Kirkner on 4/1/2011 Military family law cases need special treatment because, in addition to Florida laws, they are governed by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and the Uniformed Services Former Spouse’s Protection Act (USFSPA)....more
Divorce in the Military by The Law Office of Eric Roper, PA on 3/2/2011 Military-specific issues in a military divorce case. ...more
Preparing for a Military Yellow Ribbon Event by Brian McLaughlin on 12/22/2010 Military men and women serve our country every day. At a recent Yellow Ribbon military event I had a chance to give back to them....more
Military spouse remains financially responsible to compensate former spouse in amount equal to ordered share of retirement pay... by Warner Norcross & Judd on 11/18/2010 Ronald is a veteran who served in the Navy for approximately 24 years. Ronald engaged in combat-related activities and was exposed to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam. Ronald and Joan divorced in 1989. As part of the...more
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and Your Family Law Case by Collins & Collins, P.C. on 3/23/2010 The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act was enacted by Congress to protect members of the armed forces from having to defend against civil suits while on active duty. Given that it is a federal law, the Relief Act applies across...more
Military Divorce and Ancilliary Issues by Jason Hopper on 1/1/2009 A summary of law for military divorce...more
Ten Very Common Mistakes in Texas DWI Cases by Brashear Law Firm, PLLC on 6/1/2008 Ten Very Common Mistakes with DWI Cases in Texas....more