Military Divorce and Child Support
The already complex nature of divorce proceedings can become increasingly more so when one or both spouses involved is a member of the military. Because of the variety of unusual demands made of military members, adapting to changes of lifestyle other circumstances can pose an especially difficult challenge for each party after a divorce. Child support payments are often a point of contentious debate and negotiation in divorce proceedings, but they can be complicated further in military divorce.
If you are going through a divorce and have questions regarding your options for child support because of military obligations, it is advisable to consult with professional legal counsel. Contact the West Palm Beach divorce attorneys at the law offices of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., at 561-353-2800 to speak to a representative from our legal team about your rights.
Factors that Bear on Child Support in a Military Divorce
Child support payments are intended to ensure that neither parent is left to bear a disproportionate degree of financial responsibility for the children. They are also to promote ongoing involvement with the child’s life from both parties. There are many factors that go into deciding whether child support is appropriate and what the payment amount should be, but establishing these agreements can be difficult when issues associated with military service are taken into account.
Even families that desire to have an equally divided custody may not be able to commit to this agreement because of geographical challenges and residency issues. A traveling member of the military may be required to pay child support for the time they are unable to claim custody. Additionally, a child’s entitlement to certain military benefits may or may not be affected by a divorce. For further information regarding your unique situation as a military family, legal representation may be helpful.
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If you or your spouse is currently serving in the military and divorce seems likely, contact the West Palm Beach divorce attorneys at the law offices of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., at 561-353-2800 to learn more about how military service bears upon child support and other considerations.
