Rockwall, TX Military Divorce Attorney

Understanding Military Divorce for Active Service Members in Rockwall

Military divorces are different from civilian divorces in that they have additional requirements, as well as additional protections. As a member of a military of a military spouse, you may have to file for divorce differently, wait longer to get divorced, divide your assets in a specific way, etc.

Divorce can become complicated when one of the spouses is on active duty overseas. If you are undergoing a military divorce, you will need to have a full understanding of state and federal laws that apply to this process.

At my law firm, The Law Offices of J. Cameron Cowan, I can help you understand how these laws affect you, and I also help you take the appropriate steps for protecting your best interests in your military divorce. I am a Rockwall divorce attorney with a legal background that includes more than eight years of experience serving as a lawyer and reservist in the U.S. Army JAG Corps. During this time, I was able to extend legal counsel to thousands of soldiers and military personnel, as well as to their dependents.

Key Steps for Military Divorce Proceedings in Rockwall

In order for a military member to file for divorce, they must first meet a residency requirement. The requirement states that either they or their spouse must be a resident of Texas for at least 6 months before filing and a resident of their county for at least 3 months.

If, however, a military member is a resident of Texas and of the county of the divorce filing but is absent due to his or her military service, that military member can still meet the residency requirements. The same applies to resident spouses of military members who are accompanying their husbands or wives during the time of service.

Unique Challenges in Rockwall Military Divorce Cases

There are many different aspects of military divorce that differ from a civilian divorce. Some of these aspects may make the divorce process easier, while others may actually make the process much more complex. Here are some of the various areas that will need to be considered: