Fairfax Military Divorce Attorneys
Complex Divorces for Service Men & Women
At Langone & Fasullo, PLLC, we understand that the demands of military
life can cause you and your spouse to grow apart. If you are seeking a
military divorce, however, you should know that you can face more complexities
than a civilian couple who files for divorce.
Are you and your spouse from one state? Were you married in another state?
Are you living in a third state but have property in a fourth state? Don’t
deal with the headache of a military divorce alone. If you are considering
filing, it is important to retain the representation of skilled and experienced
divorce attorneys. Our firm has nearly 30 years of combined experience
and is prepared to help you.
Learn how we may be able to help you. Most of our consultations
are free; please contact our office to inquire.
Military Divorce Laws in Virginia
To file for divorce in Virginia, you and your spouse must reside in Virginia
or be stationed in Virginia. If you serve your spouse while he or she
is on active duty, divorce proceedings can be postponed for the entire
time your spouse is on duty and for up to 60 days thereafter.
There are additional regulations and circumstances that make military divorces
more complex:
- The Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act
- The Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act, 50 UCS section 521
- Overseas deployment
- Determining custody and visitation of your children
You may not be entitled to military retirement benefits after divorcing
a serviceman, unless you have been married for 10 years or longer while
your spouse was in active duty. Further, alimony and child support may
not exceed 60% of a serviceman’s pay and allowances.
Legal Support for Complex Cases
Our divorce attorneys can talk you through the aspects of a military divorce,
from how property will be divided to how much, if anything, you could
be expected to pay your ex-spouse. At Langone & Fasullo, PLLC, we
have nearly 30 years of combined experience to assist you with your case.
For a confidential consultation, contact our legal team at (703) 391-1161 today!