Massachusetts Military Law Attorneys
If you or your spouse is on active military duty, you probably know that getting a divorce can be more complicated than it is in civilian life. In particular, the law protects service members from being held in default if they do not respond to a divorce complaint and summons. This protection can last for the entire time an active service member is on duty and for up to 60 days thereafter.
Military Retirement — Is a Divorced Spouse Entitled to Benefits?
Another important issue that makes military divorce different is the matter of military retirement. The attorneys at The Massachusetts Family Law Group (MFLG) know the law regarding the rights of divorced military spouses and the conditions that must be met before a spouse can obtain military retirement benefits. We also understand the importance of getting it right the first time, as property division that includes military benefits cannot be revisited through the modification process.
Don't Give Up if You Owe Back Child Support
Child support is another area that can benefit greatly from the insights of a knowledgeable military divorce attorney. Divorced military personnel can find that they owe substantial amounts of back child support when they return from long deployments. Because the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines changed in 2009, it is important to consult a child support attorney to work through the arrearages and obtain a fair settlement that works for all parties. Our Worcester law firm is sensitive to the financial concerns of service members and their spouses; our lawyers are strong advocates of negotiation as a less expensive and often quicker alternative to trial.
Lawyers Who Can Handle All Aspects of Military Divorce
Our attorneys bring diverse backgrounds to the practice of law. Our lawyers have been involved in small businesses, nonprofit fundraising and have experience as parenting plan evaluators and Department of Revenue child support enforcers. A number of our attorneys have been divorced themselves and can say with total honesty that they know what you're going through.
Learn More About Military Divorce
Call our Worcester military divorce attorneys for information about your rights and your options.
Contact our family law attorneys to learn what we can do. Call us toll free at
(800) 970-LAWYER.
