Military Divorce

Military Divorce Lawyer in Orange County, California

If you are in the military and seeking a divorce, trust your case to me, attorney Kenneth L. Hicks. Having spent 36 years in the infantry, I have a thorough understanding of the unique issues that soldiers are facing. These issues affect the way we pursue a resolution to any family law matters that may arise. I also have over 30 years of experience helping Orange County and area residents, including military servicemen and servicewomen at Camp Pendleton, with their legal issues.

When you are seeking a divorce within a military context, you must satisfy certain government rules. Though California has specific laws that state how family law cases are to be handled and community property divided, federal legislation also dictates how these issues are addressed. The Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA) governs the calculation and division of military pension benefits.

Not all benefits have to be divided. With my help, you can learn more about the guidelines through which it is determined which pensions and benefits must be divided and how they are divided.

In addition to military divorce issues, I confidently assist clients in dealing with child custody issues. Relocation is a major issue for military families since they are frequently moving around. Custody agreements must be amended to factor in the relocation, move-away, or deployment of a custodial parent.

Contact a military divorce lawyer who can effectively advise you of your options and provide you with the guidance you need. I, attorney Kenneth L. Hicks, provide clients with a free initial consultation so they can learn more about the services I offer and how I may be able to help them.