MILITARY DIVORCE LAWYER OKLAHOMA

Protecting the Rights of Service Members and Military Spouses Across the State 

Divorce is never simple—but for military families, the process involves even more legal complexity. At Ball Morse Lowe, our experienced military divorce lawyers understand the unique challenges of military life. Whether you're active-duty, retired, or a military spouse, we’re here to help you protect what matters most—your rights, your benefits, and your future. 

At Ball Morse Lowe, our team brings a powerful combination of Oklahoma family law experience and firsthand military insight. With a former Air Force JAG officer—who has served as both a military prosecutor and defense counsel—on our team, we bring firsthand insight into the legal complexities service members, veterans, and military spouses face. At Ball Morse Lowe, we've successfully guided clients across Oklahoma through both civilian and military legal systems with confidence, clarity, and a deep respect for the realities of military life. 

What Makes Military Divorce Different? 

Military divorce isn't the same as a civilian divorce. It involves a complex mix of federal law, military regulations, and Oklahoma family statutes. 

Our attorneys for military divorce help you navigate critical differences, such as: 

• • • Strategic division of military pensions and retirement benefits, including elections that affect spouses, former spouses, and dependent children. 

• • • The Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA) and how it affects military pension divorce 

• • • PCS moves, deployments, and training that impact custody, parenting time, and support 

• • • Military pay structures (including BAH, BAS, bonuses, and disability pay) that affect financial decisions 

• • • Guidance on VA disability awards and how claiming children as dependents can impact child support calculations. 

• • • Skilled representation when divorce intersects with military discipline—covering administrative and criminal investigations, non-judicial punishments, and court-martial proceedings.

Without a carefully crafted legal strategy, you risk losing control over your retirement benefits, overpaying support, ending up with a custody arrangement that won’t withstand relocation, or facing job loss or even court-martial as a result of your divorce. Our mission is to protect your rights and interests every step of the way—and to prevent these outcomes whenever possible.  

Common Issues in Military Divorce Cases 

We handle all aspects of military divorce in Oklahoma, including: 

Military Pension and Retirement Division 

Dividing military retirement in divorce is complicated—and it’s often the largest asset in a military marriage. We assist with: 

• • • Military pension division under USFSPA and Oklahoma law 

• • • Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) valuation and allocation 

• • • Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) eligibility and elections 

Whether you're the service member or the spouse, we help ensure fair treatment during this high-stakes process. 

Child Custody & Parenting Plans 

Military custody cases require flexibility and long-term planning. We build enforceable, practical parenting plans that: 

• • • Account for deployments, PCS moves, and training schedules 

• • • Support remote visitation, virtual calls, and relocation clauses 

• • • Focus on your child’s best interests while honoring your service 

Spousal & Child Support 

• • • We ensure accurate support calculations by factoring in: 

• • • Base pay, BAH, and other allowances 

• • • Special pay or bonuses 

• • • VA disability and tax-exempt income 

Whether you're paying or receiving support, we ensure the calculation is fair and compliant with Oklahoma law. 

Why You Need a Military Divorce Attorney

Military families face unique legal challenges that require a specialized approach. That’s why working with a military divorce lawyer who truly understands military life is essential. 

At Ball Morse Lowe, our experienced team includes attorneys with firsthand knowledge of military systems and Oklahoma family law. We have a proven history representing active-duty, reserve, and retired military clients, giving us deep insight into how military service can impact divorce outcomes. 

Whether you’re filing for divorce during a deployment, navigating post-retirement changes, or protecting your military benefits, we build customized legal strategies that safeguard your rights, your children, and your future. 

Military Divorce FAQs 

• How long does a military divorce take in Oklahoma?
  • • Military divorce timelines can vary widely depending on the factors involved in your case. It can take anywhere from about 3 months to a year or more, influenced by issues like custody, deployments, and benefit division. 
• Can a divorced military spouse get a VA loan?
  • • 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. 
• How do you file for divorce in the military?
  • • 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. 
• How is military retirement protected in divorce?
  • • Your military retirement is subject to division under USFSPA. We ensure your military pension divorce is handled accurately and fairly, using clear language in the divorce decree. 
• What rights do divorced spouses of military members have?
  • • Depending on how long the marriage overlapped with service, former spouses may qualify for TRICARE, commissary privileges, and a portion of military retirement—especially under the 20/20/20 rule. 
• Does VA disability affect child or spousal support?
  • • VA disability pay isn’t divisible as marital property, but it can impact support calculations. Our team ensures it's properly considered in your case. 

Schedule Your Consultation 

Whether you're active duty, retired, or a military spouse, you deserve a legal team that understands your world. Let Ball Morse Lowe guide you with strength, strategy, and compassion. 

Don’t leave your future to chance—work with a military divorce attorney who gets it.