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Understanding Military Divorce: Key Differences Every Service Member Should Know

Divorce is never easy, but when one or both spouses are members of the military, the process becomes even more complex. While the fundamental legal framework for divorce—such as property division, child custody, and spousal support—still applies, military divorces involve additional rules, protections, and unique considerations that can significantly affect the outcome. Whether you’re stationed stateside or deployed overseas, understanding ...

By |March 10th, 2025|

Military Family Care Plans and Custody in Virginia

The Magna Carta gave our founding fathers the phrase, “law of the land.” Virginia’s own James Madison apparently added the U.S. Constitution’s Article 6 flourish, “supreme law of the land.” That Supremacy Clause sets the hierarchy for all legal issues, including Virginia Circuit Court child custody orders and military Family Care Plans (FCPs). Jump to a Section Supremacy Rules What ...

By |February 17th, 2025|

My Wife Made Allegations to My Commanding Officer

Revenge is best served hot, as in a hot cup of coffee. At least that is what Melody Feliciano Johnson apparently thought. After her airman husband filed for divorce, Johnson allegedly used bleach to poison his coffee. Johnson reported to police that her husband sexually assaulted her while he was stationed in Germany, so she was allegedly poisoning him in ...

By |July 22nd, 2024|

Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) and Divorce

All gave some, some gave all. It is a quotation popularly attributed to Howard William Osterkamp, who served in combat in Korea from 1951 to 1953. Combat-related disabilities are lifelong reminders of sacrifice. Does a veteran receiving Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) have to share it in Virginia divorce? Jump to a Section What is CRSC? Who Can Receive CRSC? Virginia ...

By |April 29th, 2024|

Divorce During Deployment

Between 1940 and 1944, divorce rates in America rose from 16 per 100 marriages to 27 per 100 marriages, according to Mintz & Kellogg1. World War II created quick marriages, strained relationships, and awkward homecomings. Needless to say, divorce during deployment is still with us, and still a challenge to navigate. Jump to a Section Divorce While Deployed Does Deployment ...

By |November 20th, 2023|

Is a Fast Divorce Possible in the Military?

The government is not noted for its eloquent writing style. Here is a sample from the user’s guide to The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA): “The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) (50 USC App. § 3901 et seq, as amended), formerly known as the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940, provides members on active duty status with important ...

By |August 4th, 2023|

I’m Stationed Overseas … Is Virginia Divorce Impossible?

Outer Mongolia sounds … remote. Still, a recent federal jobs listing showed a dozen opportunities for a posting in Mongolia. Overseas postings are not exclusively military; FederalJobs.net says more than 45,000 Americans serve overseas in the state department, military postings, and in teaching jobs. Some of them, surely, want to divorce. But how? Non-Military Divorce Only one of the two ...

By |January 2nd, 2023|

What is the Blended Retirement System in the Military?

January 1, 2018 was monumental for many reasons. For many a bleary-eyed party-goer, the day started late and held such auspicious news as a new world darts champion and California’s move to legalize recreational cannabis. And, of course, the United States military inaugurated its Blended Retirement System. Happy New Year! BRS – The Blended Retirement System It’s our beloved military, ...

By |February 7th, 2022|
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