Long Island Military Divorce Attorney

Legal Representation for Military Divorce in Suffolk and Nassau Counties

Those who are in the military have specific concerns regarding the dissolution of their marriage.  When on active duty there are regulations that apply to your case and should be fully explored by a Long Island family lawyer.  Our legal team at the Law Offices of Scupp & Berman, LLP has assisted many members of the armed forces to bring their divorce matter to resolution, and to carefully protect their visitation rights, custody rights and other matters concern in divorce.  As there are slightly different rules when a member of the military, it is crucial that your divorce lawyer has the knowledge and experience with regard to members of the military and the specific rules under which divorce takes place.

Military Divorce Lawyer in Long Island

The Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act is the act that outlines the rules for those who are seeking divorce while a member of the armed services.  This act allows certain retirement accounts to be included in a divorce under certain circumstances, including the length of the marriage.  Understanding the combination of New York law and military law is critical when considering divorce.  Child support, spousal support and division of property are a concern in any divorce, and military divorce is approached with both state law and military law as a factor.

If you are stationed in New York or live in the state, you have the right to seek a divorce and get help from our skilled legal team at the firm.  Military laws allow a certain percentage of your pay to go to child support and spousal support, not to exceed 60% -- a high percentage.   Members of the military that are on active duty are protected from failing to respond to a divorce by law, as when on active duty it is obviously impossible to go to court and contest any part of your divorce.  We will carefully review your personal situation and are able to advise you how to proceed in correctly addressing your divorce, and will energetically protect your rights throughout the process.

Contact a Long Island Military Divorce Lawyer from our firm to answer your questions.