A san diego military divorce attorney handles dissolution proceedings involving active duty service members, veterans, and military spouses. Whether you are stationed at Camp Pendleton, Naval Base San Diego, March Air Reserve Base, or another Southern California installation, specific federal and state laws govern your divorce.
Military Divorce — Key Legal Issues
Military divorce involves several issues that civilian divorce does not. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) allows active duty service members to request a stay of civil proceedings — including divorce — if military service materially affects their ability to appear. Military pension division requires a special order (not a QDRO) — the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (USFSPA) governs how military retirement pay is divided. The 10/10 rule affects how the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) pays the former spouse's share directly. Military health insurance (TRICARE) coverage for the non-military spouse depends on the length of the marriage overlapping with military service.
Camp Pendleton and Orange County — Which Court?
For service members stationed at Camp Pendleton who live in Orange County, divorce cases are filed at the Lamoreaux Justice Center in Orange. For those living in San Diego County, cases are filed at San Diego Superior Court. A san diego military divorce attorney practicing in San Diego County and an Orange County military divorce attorney practice in different courts — choose an attorney who files in the county where you reside. Furubotten Law, APC handles military divorce for clients throughout Orange County and southwest Riverside County. Call (714) 795-3862 for a complimentary case evaluation.