Colorado Military Divorce Law Attorneys
Military Divorce Attorneys Protecting Your Rights
If you are contemplating going through a divorce, you need an experienced Colorado military divorce lawyer that understands the unique lifestyle and experiences of spouses and active duty members. When military members are deployed, there are unique challenges and unusual circumstances that can arise.
- Deployed Military Divorce
- TDY for more than 6 months
- Military Retirement Disputes During Divorce
- Military Custody and Relocation Disputes
- Interstate Child Custody Cases for Military Members
The Colorado military divorce attorneys at the law firm of Theodore Watson & Associates, LLC have successfully litigated family law cases that include child custody, child support, divorce property, retirement disputes and more.
Sound Experience
Our law firm has retired military members onboard. We understand how the military works and how to protect your rights. Denver military divorce and family law attorney, Lorraine Stark serves as the primary contact for our military divorce clients. She brings over 20 years of family law experience to your case. She also successfully represents military clients at the USAF Academy, Fort Carson, Buckley Air Force Base, Schriever AFB, Peterson AFB and Cheyenne Mountain in addition to other families throughout Colorado.
Help for Military Members Serving Overseas
Oftentimes, either the dependent spouse wants to file for a military divorce or the deployed member, who is overseas, is seeking to file a case. There are certain provisions of the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act, that allow for certain rights and protections.
- Protect Your Rights While Deployed
- Hire Our Attorneys to File All Necessary Court Forms
- Gain Trust From Military Divorce Lawyers that are Candid and that Understand Military Lifestyles
Get Direct Advice and Aggressive Representation
To be adequately represented , you want experts that clearly understand the unique aspects of military life and that can aggressively protect your rights. Our Colorado military divorce lawyers aim to resolve problems without litigation. However, our attorneys are not afraid to go to court.
You should retain a Denver military divorce lawyer that understands the unique work schedules in order to adequately attain parenting time; the need to be deployed overseas and requirement to preserve your rights; spouses and the commitment to the lifestyle that is different from a traditional marriage.
- Proactive Solutions before Court Litigation
- Adequate Preparation for Court
- Thorough and Meticulous Case Law Research to Support Your Position
Preparation for Filing for Divorce in Colorado
In order to file for divorce in Colorado, the courts must have jurisdiction to hear the case. Your attorney must first establish residency or the court cannot hear the case. Our military divorce lawyers can analyze your specific situation and help you to determine whether or not you meet this requirement.
For a Colorado court to hear a military divorce case, it must have both personal jurisdiction over one of the parties and subject matter jurisdiction. You never want to assume that this test has been met solely because you or your spouse have been stationed at Buckley AFB, Peterson AFB in Colorado Springs, Schriever or Fort Carson. Always consult with an experience family law attorney that understands the law.
Family Law Services
Theodore Watson & Associates represent families in all aspects of family law and military divorce including:
- Legal residents of Colorado that are out of state
- Military deployed members
- Air National Guard and Reserve members on active duty
- Child custody and divorce litigation
- Parenting plans & visitation
- Mediation representation
- Benefits and retirement rights
- Failure to support family and dependents
- Out of state and interstate milirary disputes
Colorado Military Divorce Laws
Divorce is inherently state law. Therefore, the state of Colorado would govern your military divorce. However, there are certain federal laws that apply to protect active duty members during dissolution of marriage (divorce). Our Colorado military divorce attorneys are familiar with these rules and can adequately protect your rights.
Federal law also allows spouses to receive up to 50% of a member’s entitlement during a military divorce. However, certain factors may preclude the full retirement entitlement. The lawyers at our Denver law firm can assist you further in your particular case.
Residency is a common problem when filing for a military divorce in Colorado. Families move quite often in the military and may become residents of other states. Our Denver military divorce attorneys will conduct the necessary statutes and case law to develop the most advantageous position for you and aggressively protect your rights.
Mediation Assistance
Colorado courts tend to refer divorcing parties to mediation. This avenue is designed to keep costs to a minimum while allowing a less formal setting to resolve disputes. Our lawyers are available to represent you in military divorce mediation proceedings and protect your rights.
Contact us Today For Immediate Help
If you getting a military divorce it pays to have an attorney that understands the unique situations and personal ramifications during a family break up. Contact the Colorado military divorce experts at Theodore Watson & Associates for immediate help. Call us at 720.941.7200.
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