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Military Divorce

8/8/2011
Charlie Hofheimer
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VA Beach Divorce Attorney Understands Overseas Service and Divorce

Military service, particularly overseas service, which takes soldiers to far-off destinations for prolonged periods of time, can wreak havoc on marriage. If you are considering a military divorce in Virginia, contact a Virginia Beach divorce attorney to discuss your options in pursuing a military divorce to see if doing so is the best option for you and your future.

It is difficult to balance the commitments of family and the obligations of a military career. The responsibilities of each can have an impact on the satisfaction with the other.

Factors That Can Lead to a Military Divorce in Virginia

The divorce rate for military couples has historically been significantly higher than the average divorce rate. High divorce rates for soldiers has been cited and even studied by the government following large-scale military operations as far back as the Civil War.

Struggles that military couples often face include the following:
 

  • men and women in the service are often required to move frequently;
  • military couples are forced to spend extended periods of time separated from one another; and
  • combat service members may suffer psychological consequences such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  

If you are considering a military divorce in Virginia, it's important for you to realize that you are not alone.

Contacting a Virginia Beach Divorce Attorney

Our Virginia Beach divorce attorney team cares about your rights, the welfare and happiness of your children, and your financial security. Let us use our unique experience to help you focus on your goals for the future and your family. To learn more about a military divorce in Virginia, request a FREE copy of our divorce book for women in Virginia, or reserve your seat at our monthly divorce seminar - 757-425-5200.





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