At King & Green, LLC, we provide professional and energetic representation in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. There are several key differences between military and civilian divorces. We have significant hands-on experience handling military divorces and provide the resources you need to protect your rights. Whether you’re stationed at a base in Alabama, somewhere else in our country or even somewhere else in the world, we are fully prepared to assist you with all aspects of the military divorce process, as long as Alabama has jurisdiction over your case.
Federal and state laws have been enacted to protect active duty service members from default divorce judgments. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2003 was enacted to protect service members’ legal rights while on active duty. For example, a divorce proceeding may be stayed for the duration of a service member’s active duty and up to 60 days thereafter. This automatic postponement can be waived if a service member chooses to proceed with the divorce while on active duty. If a military spouse is serving overseas, an uncontested divorce can be completed without the service member’s physical appearance in Alabama.
To proceed with a military divorce:
The grounds for a military divorce are the same as those for civilian divorces.
Military divorces present unique challenges that can make the divorce process more complicated. King & Green, LLC, we have the knowledge and resources needed to ease the burdens associated with filing for and obtaining a divorce. Visit one of our two office locations in Birmingham and Blount County. Contact us online or call us at 205.937.3687 to discuss your case.
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