Top Rated Military Divorce Lawyers in Smithfield, VA
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Parks Zeigler, PLLC | Serving Smithfield, VA (Virginia Beach, VA) Rising StarsSmithfield, Virginia lawyers in related practice areas
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While there is some overlap between laws that govern civilian and military divorces, there are special considerations and subtle differences between the two.
The division of military pay, pension, and benefits require their own set of laws, for instance.
Where the divorce takes place is another important aspect with legal implications.
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While some questions may be answered by on-base legal assistance attorneys, specialized military divorce attorneys are the ones who can actually initiate proceedings and guide and advise clients through the complex dispensation laws pertaining to military pay, pensions, and benefits.
They can also negotiate agreements for the division of other assets, child custody, and other tricky matters.
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