Tampa Military Divorce Attorney
Proudly Serving the Military Since 1997
If you or your spouse are in the military, your divorce case may involve special considerations — particularly if one or both of you is receiving, or will receive, a military pension. Our team has the knowledge and experience necessary to represent you effectively. We are committed and responsive military divorce lawyers in Tampa, and over the years we have obtained positive results for hundreds of service members and veterans, including those stationed at MacDill Air Force Base or deployed abroad.
We understand the specific language that must be included in a Marital Settlement Agreement or Final Judgment to ensure you receive the share of assets you are entitled to in your divorce. We will vigorously and aggressively pursue all benefits and distributions that are rightfully yours.
Military retirement benefits are subject to unique rules and requirements that differ from other types of benefit plans. However, the State of Florida ultimately determines how these pensions are divided, as they are considered marital assets. The primary factor is the length of time that the service member earned pension benefits during the marriage, whether those benefits are currently payable or will be earned in the future.
We also work with an experienced and knowledgeable attorney who prepares the necessary military orders for our clients at the conclusion of their cases. These procedures are governed by the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA), which provides the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) with the information required to calculate your share of the pension when the service member has completed at least 10 years of creditable service.
Our Tampa military divorce attorneys have the experience and skills to guide you through the entire process—from the start of your case to obtaining the final divorce decree and military retirement order. Contact us by email, text us at (813) 543-8960, or call 813-672-1900 for a free consultation to discuss your situation with an experienced military divorce lawyer.
In addition to the unique requirements surrounding military pensions, there are several other issues—common to both military and non-military divorces—that must be considered, including:
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Residency and domicile requirements for filing the divorce petition.
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Service of the petition on an active-duty spouse.
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Compliance with military rules and regulations that may affect the divorce process.
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Child-related issues, including custody, visitation, and child support. Deployment can create special visitation challenges, and substitution visitation may be necessary while your spouse is away.
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Division of marital assets and debts, including determining what is marital versus non-marital property.
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Spousal support (alimony), which depends largely on the length of the marriage, the financial need of one spouse, and the ability of the other to pay.
Contact Our Tampa Military Divorce Attorneys Today
If you have questions regarding military divorce, contact our Tampa military divorce lawyers at the Florida law firm of All Family Law Group, P.A. We provide a free initial consultation to discuss the options available to you, as well as we have a team of divorce attorneys and legal staff committed to providing to you the best representation possible. Contact our firm by e-mail, text to 813-543-8960 or call 813-672-1900. We will respond at our earliest opportunity!
