Beth M. Terry, P.A. Attorney at Law

Military Divorce

Northeast Florida Military Divorce Attorney

Going through a divorce is stressful enough. However, if you or your spouse are in the military and you are trying to juggle the timing of your divorce with being deployed or sent to sea, the dissolution of marriage process may be even more difficult and the legal process even more confusing. 

At the Jacksonville law office of Beth M. Terry, P.A., we represent civilians and military personnel in military divorce cases throughout Jacksonville and Northeast Florida area. Understanding your rights, options and protections under the law is crucial to protecting your best interests and making the best-informed decisions possible.

Issues Unique to Military Divorce

With numerous military bases in the area, including Jacksonville Naval Air Station, Mayport Naval Port and Camp Blanding, the National Guard station and training camp, getting sound legal guidance about your military divorce from a local attorney is important. Our firm has extensive experience representing clients in military divorce cases. In addition, attorney Beth Terry has a son in the Navy, so she understands the many issues and pressures that military families face.

Unlike divorce between civilians, military divorces raise unique issues. Working with an experienced lawyer will help ensure you understand these issues and that they are addressed effectively:

• Notice requirements: Federal and state notice requirements protect military personnel on active duty.
• Property division: We are experienced in handling asset and debt division issues for military personnel and their spouses. We have extensive experience in evaluating the effect of retirement benefits and thrift savings accounts on the division. We have extensive experience with Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs), which are orders that court enters to effectuate the division of pension or retirements. In the military, there are specific rules that come into play because of the unique issues raised by classification, calculation of service periods, rank and years of marriage.
• Spousal support: In military divorces, there are special rules regarding spousal benefits and garnishments. We are well-versed in evaluating the effect of military pay structure on support obligations.
• Residency requirements: If you are stationed in Florida but are a resident of a different state, or vice versa, we will help you understand implications of your residency on the divorce process.

Military Divorce Process

Similar to regular divorce cases, we work with clients in contested and uncontested divorces, mediation and trial. Attorney Beth Terry works closely with our clients and understands the protections and obligations military personnel have under the law. Her years of experience representing clients in military divorces allows her to identify the unique issues and fine tune resolutions.

When you come to our firm, we will gather all pertinent information about all the factors that affect the divorce. We will skilfully and thoroughly analyze your situation to ensure that we devise a strategy best suited to meet your needs and objectives.

Contact a Lawyer

To schedule a confidential consultation with an experienced military divorce lawyer, contact our office online or call 904-638-8961.

Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9 to 5, with additional times available by appointment. For your convenience, we offer telephone consultations if you are not able to come to our office.

We are located near the San Marco area, just minutes from downtown Jacksonville and offer free parking. We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover.

Beth M. Terry, P.A.
Attorney at Law
1824 Atlantic Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Toll Free: 866-726-4608
Local: 904-638-8961
Fax: 904-399-5341
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Beth M. Terry, P.A., is located in Jacksonville, Florida, and represents clients throughout Northeast Florida, including Orange Park, Callahan, Yulee, St. Augustine, Green Cove Springs, Middleburg and Macclenny and in the following counties: Duval County, Clay County, St. Johns County, Nassau County and Baker County.