Hey, I need some advice on military family law. I’m active duty, and my wife is a veteran. She’s now my dependent, and we have 2 minor kids. I’m not sure where to even begin with all this. Any thoughts or guidance on what steps I should take?
Sounds like a complex situation! Have you already talked to a lawyer about your options, or are you just starting to look into it? It can be tough to know where to start when you’re dealing with military and family law stuff.
@Miko
Yeah, I’d suggest finding someone experienced in military law. There’s a lot of specific stuff related to benefits, custody, and support that could be different for military families.
Luca said:
@Miko
Yeah, I’d suggest finding someone experienced in military law. There’s a lot of specific stuff related to benefits, custody, and support that could be different for military families.
Thanks for the tip! I’m just trying to figure out what I should even ask a lawyer about. It feels like there’s so much to consider.
I’d start by figuring out if you need legal help for custody or support first. Those are often the biggest issues in these types of cases. Some lawyers can specialize in military family law, so that might be a good route.
@Dev
Yeah, I’m worried about custody stuff with the kids, especially with her being a veteran. I guess I should ask about all the benefits and how that could affect things too.
Is mediation an option for you guys? Sometimes it can help avoid dragging things through court if you both agree on most of the issues. Might be worth considering before diving into a big legal process.
@Phoenix
I haven’t really thought about mediation. I guess it could be a good idea if we can work through things without it getting too messy.
Have you looked into what kind of legal assistance you can get as an active-duty member? There are often resources available for military personnel to help with family law stuff.
Ben said:
Have you looked into what kind of legal assistance you can get as an active-duty member? There are often resources available for military personnel to help with family law stuff.
I haven’t yet, but that’s a good point. I’ll check out some of the resources for military members. Appreciate the suggestion!
Just a heads up, when you’re looking at family law with military backgrounds, sometimes there are things like benefits and support that you wouldn’t deal with in a regular family law case. Definitely make sure you’re getting someone who knows all the details!
@Finch
Got it, I’ll make sure to find someone who knows military family law. Sounds like there’s a lot of stuff to consider.