Jacksonville Air Force Divorce Lawyers
Helping Men and Women who Serve Through Difficult Times
Being a member of the United States Air Force comes with its share of exceptional challenges for both the men and women who serve and their families. Outside distractions can interfere with your important work and even hinder your career. That's why if you are contemplating a dissolution of marriage in the state of Florida, it's important to retain the services of a knowledgeable and reputable divorce attorney who is familiar with military dissolution of marriage.
Owenby Law, P.A. represents members of the USAF and their families in military divorce and other legal matters. We have dedicated a significant portion of our family law practice to helping Air Force families through invariably difficult times.
Owenby Law, P.A. can help military members with a wide range of family law issues, including:
Have questions? Get answers during a free initial consultation for up to 30 minutes: Call (904) 770-3141! Se habla Español.
Air Force Pensions & Retirement Benefits
If you are in the United States Air Force or in the Air Force Reserves, you should be aware of the following:
- You have been earning retirement benefits from the day you took your oath.
- How your pension and other benefits are affected by a divorce varies from state to state, but in Florida, assets that you have accrued while married are subject to equitable distribution under the law.
That means that if you are a service member, your pension may be significantly impacted. On the other hand, if you are the husband or wife of an active duty member of the USAF, a retiree, or an Air Force reservist, you may be entitled to a portion of his or her accumulated benefits.
Divorcing While Your Active Duty Spouse Is Deployed?
Trying to serve an active duty member of the USAF with divorce papers can be problematic if he or she is not in Florida. Additionally the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act allows for a 90-day stay on civil actions impacting members who are deployed through the Air Force and other branches of the military.
These two factors often combine for substantial delays in the divorce process. With more than 125 years of combined experience, our Jacksonville Air Force divorce lawyers are familiar with the concerns you have regarding the timetable for your marital termination. Contact Owenby Law, P.A. today if you are considering a military divorce.
Have questions? Contact us to speak with a seasoned Jacksonville Air Force divorce attorney. We offer free initial consultations for up to 30 minutes.
