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SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS IN A MILITARY DIVORCE

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Marriage is not always easy, but some situations cause more complications than others, especially if a couple decides to get a divorce. One of these situations is when the divorce includes parents from different countries. After the divorce, one parent might want to leave the country, which makes it difficult to ensure alimony is paid and child custody arrangements can be a nightmare. Military divorces can be just as tricky. When it comes to military divorces in California, many circumstances and situations must be taken into consideration that wouldn’t apply in a civilian divorce. Here are three of the biggest challenges in a military divorce. Deployment and Uncertainty Over Custody People within the military realize that deployment is part of the job, but it can create many problems related to divorce in California. Former spouses involved in a military divorce need to work with California lawyers with creative solutions for handling deployment. Workarounds are possible. The ins and outs of custody during deployment, in addition to custody arrangements after deployment is over, must all be considered as part of a military divorce. Primary Residence in a Military Base In California, it’s typical for one spouse to take possession of the primary residence after a divorce. If that residence is on a military base, only the spouse serving in the military can continue to reside there. This eliminates the opportunity to negotiate the primary residence for reduced alimony or spousal support, which makes it more difficult to fairly split the other marital assets. Where to File If you’re in the military, you may own property in one state while being stationed in another state. This creates a question of residency and where to file for divorce. Most couples do not have any choice in where to file, but in a military divorce, it’s possible to consider venues that have laws favorable to your side of the case. If you’re going through a military divorce or have questions regarding the divorce process, give our firm a call. We handle divorces of all complexity, and our team is ready to take your case.

SIMPLE BOK CHOY CHICKEN SOUP

Inspired by TheSpruceEats.com

INGREDIENTS

3 cups chicken broth

1 tsp red pepper flakes

2 tsp soy sauce

2 tsp sesame oil

1 garlic clove, chopped

10 leaves bok choy, thinly sliced

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. 2. Stir in red pepper flakes, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic. 3. Add bok choy leaves and rotisserie chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the bok choy is dark green and tender. 4. Enjoy with slices of your favorite whole-wheat bread!

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