HOW DOES THE COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE PROCESS WORK
When this process begins, the lawyer and client sign a binding "collaborative participation agreement." Under this agreement the lawyers can't participate with a contested court proceeding on behalf of those clients. This means, EVERYONE is focused on resolving issues in a civil and respectable way.
This process, allows Parties in a divorce to achieve creative, flexible and private settlements for all family matters without fighting and name calling in Court. This process also shows children how adults work out their problems. No more name calling and false accusations. Just two people working with professionals to work out problems.
All issues can be decided, including Civilian and Military retirement and Pension in a Divorce. All issues can be resolved using the Collaborative Process.
The division of military pension is often a serious concern to military spouse's in a divorce. Under the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (USFSPA), 10 U.S.C. 1408, military retirement pay can be treated as marital property in an divorce action. The law also states that a spouse can only receive military retirement benefits if the marriage has lasted 10 years or more.
No matter what family law issue you are dealing with, we can help. Contact the military divorce attorney at Zasada Law LLC today at 850-346-0069 and take the first step towards putting a difficult dispute behind you and moving forward in your life.