Birmingham, Alabama, Lawyer Experienced with Military Divorce
At The Oncale Firm, we are sensitive to the range of family law issues you may face if you are:
- On active duty in any branch of the U.S. Military
- Retired from a military career, with important benefits that you need to protect
- The spouse of someone active in or retired from the service
We have deep knowledge of Alabama divorce and family law — and the protections and considerations unique to military families. Please call or e-mail us today if you have questions about military divorce and would like to consult an attorney dedicated to providing all the personal attention you need. We offer a free initial consultation.
Protecting Critical Military Benefits — Dealing with Family Law Issues from Elsewhere
A military divorce can involve all the same choices and challenges civilians must confront and numerous other critical issues. Perhaps most prominently, you may be concerned about maintaining vital retirement and disability benefits through the government. Or, perhaps you are experiencing family problems and are considering a divorce while you or your spouse is deployed in Iraq, Afghanistan or elsewhere in the world.
Attorney Shane Oncale is committed to helping you consider all your legal options and to doing what is best for you and your family. We get to know our clients and approach each case according to your individual needs. Our firm is a dependable resource for information on:
- The best ways to protect the military benefits you or your spouse has earned
- The impact of a divorce on the eligibility for military housing, family pay, and other things you depend on
- What to do if you are on active deployment and need to deal with a divorce filing or other problem here in the Birmingham area — including your protections under the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act (SSCRA), which may enable you to stay all proceedings until you can deal with them in person
- Separation as an alternative to divorce
Get the Knowledgeable Counsel You Need on Military Divorce: 205-458-9805
We understand the toll that separation and the other demands of military life can take on a marriage. Whatever your current situation, you can turn to us for sensitive, respectful and practical family law counsel.
