Military Divorce Lawyer, Question???
Q: I have some the following questions that related to divorce lawyer. 1. If I am in the military, where can I file divorce? 2. Can I get my name changed during the divorce? 3. If I file for divorce based on irreconcilable differences (or similar requirement) what happens if my spouse denies that we have irreconcilable differences?
A: 1. If I am in the military, where can I file divorce? Answer: States have different residency requirements before the Courts can grant a divorce. These requirements are MANDATORY and if not followed, (for example one or both parties lie about how long they have lived in a particular state) the divorce can be set aside at any time. For purposes of determining where you can file divorce, consider yourself a resident of the State where you have your permanent residence. A few states (like Kentucky and South Dakota) have special clauses in their laws which allow non-resident military personnel to use their courts. Unless you are in one of these states, you must consider yourself to be a resident of the state where you are a legal resident. 2. Can I get my name changed during the divorce? Answer: Yes, except in Louisiana where the Courts do not routinely restore maiden names upon request. A few states can REQUIRE that a woman change her name on the theory that this might affect the rights of the husband. In a marriage in which both parties have taken hyphenated names, Courts can also change the husbands name. A person can select