New London Military Divorce Attorney
More Than 25 Years of Experience in Family Law
If you are a member of the armed forces looking to get divorced, seek legal help from an established family law attorney. Military divorces are typically more complicated than a civilian divorce with added challenges around military benefits and out-of-state or overseas custody concerns.
For more than 25 years, the law office of Bruce A. Chamberlain has handled divorces in New London, Connecticut. We are committed to educating you about the military divorce process, while helping you overcome any obstacles. Contact our law firm today for experienced advocacy dedicated to protecting your legal rights and interests.
Guiding Through Military Divorces
The same legal issues involved in a civilian divorce are central to a military divorce, such as:
Divorce lawyer Bruce Chamberlain represents military servicemen and women, as well as their civilian spouses. He guides clients through the divorce process and explains how employment in the armed services could affect aspects of the divorce.
Property Division in Military Divorce
Property division is one of the most complicated issues involved in a military divorce. The rank, seniority of military professionals and the duration of the marriage could affect the civil spouse's access to retirement funds and pension plans. Mr. Chamberlain outlines the guidelines used to determine military benefits for the civilian spouse, such as:
- 20/20/20 rule — Former military spouses are entitled to full military benefits including lifetime medical benefits if the marriage lasted at least 20 years, the military service was at least 20 years, and at least a 20-year overlap occurred between the marriage and the military service.
- 20/20/15 rule — Former military spouses are entitled to transitional benefits for one year if the marriage lasted at least 20 years, the military service was at least 20 years, and at least a 15-year overlap occurred between the marriage and the military service.
- 20/20/10 rule — In certain circumstances, former military spouses who were victims of domestic abuse are entitled to full military benefits, if the marriage lasted at least 20 years, the military service was at least 20 years, and at least a 10-year overlap occurred between the marriage and the military service.
Contact Military Divorce Lawyer Chamberlain Today
Contact our law firm by e-mail or call 860-440-2846 for a confidential appointment. We are prepared to help set realistic expectations about property division, alimony and divorce modifications.
