How do I get a military divorce in Connecticut?

Divorce, in several countries can be a painful and stressful process. In certain states, specifically in Connecticut, a party must be a resident for 12 months prior to the date of filing and have been a resident at the time of the marriage and have returned as a permanent resident before filing a Dissolution of Marriage. Divorce may also be filed on either no-fault grounds or fault-based grounds. As for military divorce in Connecticut, there are specific grounds in which spouses are protected by the law.

Supporting divorce documents must be served to the receiving party personally and if the papers are not served personally, the receiving person cannot be charged with default for failing to respond to a divorce action. Further proceedings from the court may also be postponed throughout the receiving party’s service up to 60 days after. Direct retirement pay from the receiving party is also provided to their spouses that are married for 10 years or longer. Finally, child support is not to exceed 60% of receiving party’s pay and allowances.

Although the situation itself could be considered as complex, if there is one aspect of the process that is being contested or measured doubtful by either parties, both should consult the legal and negotiating expertise of an experienced divorced attorney. Considering their experience from their profession, the need for unbiased advice will definitely make a big difference between settlement and conflict from both parties that could probably go on for several years to come.