Military Divorce Lawyer
in Oklahoma
Military divorce isn’t like a civilian divorce. Its rules, benefits, and procedures are different, and you need an attorney who speaks the language and knows how to protect your rights every step of the way.
Protecting the Rights of Service Members and Military Spouses Across the State
Divorce is never easy, emotionally or legally, and for military families, the process can be even more challenging. Service members and spouses must navigate federal regulations, Oklahoma family law, and the realities of military life, like deployments, relocations, benefits, and pensions, all while managing deeply personal change.
Military divorce isn’t the same as civilian divorce. It involves a mix of federal law, military regulations, and Oklahoma family statutes that shape how benefits, custody, and support are handled. Key considerations include the division of military pensions, the impact of deployments and PCS moves, and how military pay structures affect parenting time and financial support. Without a clear legal strategy, it’s easy to miss important details that can have lasting consequences for both parties.
At Ball Morse Lowe, our military divorce attorneys work with service members and spouses. Our team includes attorneys with direct military experience and a deep understanding of the unique legal and personal challenges that come with service. That perspective allows us to approach every case with both practical insight and genuine respect for military families.
As one of Oklahoma’s trusted military divorce law firms, we help clients address the issues that make a lasting difference, dividing retirement benefits, navigating deployments, and understanding how military pay and benefits affect family decisions. Our mission is to help you move forward with confidence, avoid costly mistakes, and build stability for the next chapter of your life.
Military Divorce FAQs
Military divorce is the legal process of ending a marriage when one or both spouses serve in the armed forces. While the underlying steps generally mirror civilian divorce, additional rules and federal considerations apply, especially in how benefits, pensions, and service obligations factor into the outcome.
Military divorce involves both Oklahoma family law and federal military regulations, creating added layers of complexity that most civilian divorces don’t face. Some of the most important differences include:
- Strategic division of military pensions and retirement benefits, including elections that effect spouses, former spouses, and dependent children.
- The Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA) and how it governs the division of military retirement pay.
- PCS moves, deployments, and training that can disrupt custody arrangements, parenting time, and support.
- Military pay structures—including BAH, BAS, bonuses, and disability pay—that directly influence financial decisions and support calculations.
- Guidance on VA disability awards and how claiming children as dependents can affect child support and tax considerations.
- Representation when divorce intersects with military discipline, such as administrative actions, non-judicial punishments, and court-martial proceedings.
Because these factors can deeply affect your financial security and family stability, it’s important to work with military divorce attorneys who understand both systems and how they overlap.
Common challenges include dividing military pensions, adjusting custody during deployments, calculating child support based on military pay, and determining access to healthcare or benefits after divorce. Many families also face jurisdiction issues when stationed in multiple states or overseas. These are best handled by military divorce lawyers who understand both the legal and practical sides of military family life.
Only eligible veterans can qualify. A divorced spouse may be eligible only if they are also a veteran or meet certain criteria under VA guidelines.
Divorce is filed in civil court, not through the military. However, protections like the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) may apply to delay proceedings during active-duty service.
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