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Bloomington Military Divorce Information

Are You Seeking a Military Divorce?

If either you or your spouse is a member of the military and seeking a divorce, a skilled Bloomington military divorce attorney can help. While generally a military divorce is the same process as a regular divorce, there are different complexities and things that military spouses must remember. An attorney specializing in military divorce can help you.

The Difference Between Military Divorce and Regular Divorce

While the divorce process is the same, the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act, or USFSPA provides a guide to addressing different issues, such as alimony, child support and pensions. A military divorce lawyer will be able to help you understand the nuances between a military divorce and regular divorce.

Best Time to Seek Legal Help

No matter what your legal issue may be, it is always best to seek legal help early in the process. An attorney can help secure what is likely to be the best possible outcome for your situation and avoid both unnecessary complications or errors.

Top Questions to Ask a Lawyer

  • What is the usual process to resolve my case? How long will it take to resolve this?
  • What are likely outcomes of a case like mine? What should I expect?

An experienced lawyer should be able to communicate a basic "road map" on how to proceed. The lawyer should be able to walk you through the anticipated process, key considerations, and potential pitfalls to avoid. Once you've laid out the facts of your situation to the lawyer, he/she should be able to frame expectations and likely scenarios to help you understand your legal issue.

How much does it cost to hire an attorney?

In general, how much an attorney costs will often depend on these four factors: billing method and pricing structure, type of legal work performed, law firm prestige, and attorney experience. Depending on the legal issue you are facing, an attorney may bill you by the hour, settle on a flat fee, or enter into a contingency fee agreement. The type of legal work you need help with will also play a role in cost incurred.

Common legal terms explained

Affidavit - A sworn written statement made under oath. An affidavit is meant to be a supporting document to the court assisting in the verification of certain facts. An affidavit may or may not require notarization.

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