10/08/26

How Does the Blended Retirement System Affect Military Divorce in Tampa?

For decades, dividing a military retirement in divorce followed a familiar pattern. A service member who reached 20 years of service earned a pension, and the former spouse received a share of that p...

Military

09/25/26

What Does the 10/10 Rule Mean in a Florida Military Divorce, and When Does DFAS Pay a Former Spouse Directly?

Military retirement can be one of the most valuable assets addressed in a Florida divorce involving a service member. It can also be one of the most misunderstood. One of the most persistent misconc...

Military

09/24/26

How Is Military Retirement Pay Divided in a Florida Divorce?

Military retirement benefits can be one of the most valuable assets involved in a Florida divorce. For a career service member, the right to receive monthly retirement pay may be worth hundreds of t...

Military

09/23/26

Can the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Pause a Florida Divorce?

Military service can create serious scheduling problems in a Florida divorce. A servicemember may be deployed, assigned to extended training, stationed overseas, placed on duty that limits communica...

Military

09/22/26

Can You File for Divorce in Florida If You’re Stationed in Tampa but Not a Resident?

What Is Florida’s Six-Month Residency Requirement for Divorce? Florida does not require both spouses to be Florida residents before a divorce can be filed. Under Florida law, at least one s...

Military

08/05/26

Why Does a Military Divorce in Tampa Require a Specialist, Not Just Any Divorce Attorney?

Military divorce is not simply a divorce that happens to involve someone in uniform. It is a legally distinct process governed by a combination of federal statutes, military regulations, and state fa...

Military

08/05/26

How Long Does a Military Divorce Actually Take in Tampa, Florida?

One of the first questions people ask when they are considering a military divorce is how long it will take. The honest answer is that it depends, but that answer is more useful than it sounds when p...

Military

08/04/26

What Do MacDill AFB Service Members Need to Know About Military Divorce in Tampa?

MacDill Air Force Base is one of the most strategically significant military installations in the United States, home to United States Central Command, United States Special Operations Command, and t...

Military

08/03/26

How Does the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Protect Military Personnel During a Divorce in Florida?

Active duty military service creates demands that civilian life does not. Deployments, training exercises, and the unpredictability of military assignments make it genuinely difficult for service mem...

Military

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How Does the Blended Retirement System Affect Military Divorce in Tampa?

What Does the 10/10 Rule Mean in a Florida Military Divorce, and When Does DFAS Pay a Former Spouse Directly?

How Is Military Retirement Pay Divided in a Florida Divorce?

Can the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Pause a Florida Divorce?

Can You File for Divorce in Florida If You’re Stationed in Tampa but Not a Resident?

Why Does a Military Divorce in Tampa Require a Specialist, Not Just Any Divorce Attorney?

How Long Does a Military Divorce Actually Take in Tampa, Florida?

What Do MacDill AFB Service Members Need to Know About Military Divorce in Tampa?

How Does the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Protect Military Personnel During a Divorce in Florida?

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