Family law matters involving military personnel have an added complexity that can add stress to a family. Military divorce issues can become complicated because of concerns regarding divisionof benefits, including retirement savings. The Orange County divorce benefits attorneys at the Burch Shepard Family Law Group, routinely represent men and women in military divorce matters in California. We have vast experience representing both military members and spouses of military members.
Types Of Benefits In Military Divorce
There are many different types of benefits for military members. During the divorce process, benefits are typically divided based on a number of factors, including the number of years of the marriage and the number of years served in the military.
The most common types of benefits that are divided in the divorce process include:
- Retirement and pension benefits
- Medical and health benefits
- Disability benefits
While California statutes consider all benefits as community property, military matters are governed by military law and federal statutes. Because of the level of complexity of the property division and benefits division process, it is in your best interests to speak with an experienced military divorce lawyer. Our Newport Beach military divorce attorneys are highly knowledgeable of military laws and have been successful in representing clients in all types of family law matters. Our goal is to prioritize your objectives for your situation and provide direct advice so you can make an informed decision. No case is too complex for our firm to undertake.
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