Columbus Military Divorce Attorney

Representing Military Personnel or Military Spouses in Ohio

Divorce or dissolution involving military personnel brings with it special circumstances and considerations that require the assistance of an experienced family law attorney. Such considerations include residency determinations, property, pension and military benefits division, child custody and visitation schedules, and child and spousal support.

At the law offices of Paul R. Panico, our lawyer has nearly 20 years of experience representing clients in all types of divorce proceedings, including military divorce. He understands the challenges that can arise in your military divorce. He will help you identify the issues for consideration and then discuss your options with you as to how you can proceed.

Call 866-505-0110 or e-mail us at our Columbus, Ohio, law offices. We provide free initial consultations to all new clients from the various military installations in central Ohio, including Rickenbacker Air Force Base and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Do You Want a Divorce But Are on Active Duty?

Spouses who want to divorce and are in agreement on all issues have a couple of options available to them. First, if both parties are present in the central Ohio area, you can pursue dissolution. This is generally the least expensive option available to individuals seeking to end their marriage.

However, if you are on active duty and are overseas, you generally will need to pursue an uncontested divorce. This process is more efficient and cost-effective than a contested divorce. In an uncontested divorce, only one spouse must be present at the court hearing for the divorce to be finalized.

In special circumstances, we may be able to use a private judge to handle your divorce or dissolution if you or your spouse are overseas. In doing so, we could use video conferencing or Skype, which might allow you to "appear" in front of a private judge for dissolution or uncontested divorce.

Have You Been Served With Divorce Papers While in Active Service?

The government protects its servicemen and servicewomen on active duty from being involved in any court judgments while they are deployed, including divorce actions. Specifically, the Soldier's and Sailor's Relief Act and the Service members Civil Relief Act state that any civil cases will be suspended or postponed while you are on active duty. If you would like to learn more about your rights under these Acts, contact our firm today.

If you live in central Ohio and cannot come to us, we will come to you.

Whether you want to seek a military divorce or dissolution or you want to pursue your rights under the SSRA— the experienced legal advice and quality representation you are looking for are right here.

For a free consultation — call 866-505-0110 or contact us at our Columbus, Ohio, law offices.