Texas Military Divorce Lawyer
San Antonio Military Child Support Attorney
If you serve in the military, or if your spouse serves in the military, it is important to understand that there are a number of issues in a military divorce that are not present in a divorce between civilians. There are numerous federal and state laws at issue. As a result, you need a lawyer who has a complete understanding of these many different factors. Since 1971, Efron & Efron, Inc., has handled countless military divorces for people stationed at Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base and Randolph Air Force Base. We also represent servicemen and women who live in Bexar County but are stationed elsewhere.
Helping Our Clients Face the Unique Issues in a Military Divorce
One of the first things our firm will help you with is to determine whether or not you are eligible to file for divorce in Texas. If you have not yet met Texas residency requirements, you may have to file divorce in another state.
One of the major differences between military and civilian divorces involves the division of property, including military retirement benefits. Texas is a community property state, which means that nonmilitary spouses may be entitled to as much as half of a servicemember's retirement benefits. This can be a bitter pill to swallow for members of the armed forces who have lived in a noncommunity property state for most of their time in the military.
Another major issue involves child custody and child support. For instance, everything on a servicemember's Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), such as the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), can be included when calculating child support, even though these benefits are tax free. Our law firm will take a close look at your situation and determine how best to serve your interests.
Contact a Texas Military Divorce Attorney Today
Call 210-366-9676 or e-mail to schedule a consultation with our attorneys.
