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How to divorce when in the military?
Hey ladies,
I know that this topic has been brought up a million times but how do you get a divorce from someone in the military? Do you go to JAG or get your own civilian lawyers? If it is amicable, do you just need one lawyer? Will they demand 6 months of separation first?
Thanks!
Re: How to divorce when in the military?
JAGs can give general divorce advice and look over paperwork that you fill out yourself, but they cannot do the divorce for you, except at a couple large Army bases where I know they will assist in childless, amicable divorces (Ft Sam Houston does this.) The USAF will not represent anyone in a divorce period, just general advice.
The military doesn't demand any sort of separation period, whether there is a waiting period and the length of it depends on what state you are a resident of and go through for your divorce.
If you don't have kids and it's a friendly divorce without a lot of assets, you can probably do it pro se (on your own). Many states have the free paperwork on their state website along with instructions. If you have kids, at least one of you needs to get a lawyer (you.)
Like PP said, JAG can give you advice, but you must hire your own attorney. Depending on the state, you may not even need an attorney. You can file an amicable divorce using papers you print off the State's website. However, some states require actual court dates.
The separation period is up to the state. Some have a six month wait no matter what. There are a few states who have a longer wait.
My husband had a question that I wasn't sure of:
Since we live inside the US- TMO will NOT move me back right?
Thanks!