Military Divorce & Child Support
Abilene, Texas Military Divorce and Child Support Attorney
The challenging process of a divorce can be even more difficult for members of the military, their wives and children. Randy Wilson Law Offices is an experienced law firm that can assist you throughout the divorce process and in issues of child support, custody, benefits and modifications.
Our primary attorney, Randy Wilson will determine what you are entitled to and aggressively assert your rights to benefits. Attorney Smith is highly experienced in handling cases of child support and spousal benefits. Contact Randy Wilson today for a free consultation.
Benefits and Military Divorce
If you or your spouse was in the military and you have been married for at least one year, then the non-military spouse has accrued a claim for retirement based on the person’s rank at the time of divorce. Specific formulas dictate the benefits that each spouse is entitled to at the time of divorce. Whether you are a member of the military or your spouse is a member of the military and you are seeking to protect your claims and benefits, an experienced military divorce attorney can assist you in protecting your rights and future benefits.
Child Support and Custody in Military Divorce
Children of the military are often involved in difficult legal battles in the event that a parent is deployed. Randy Wilson Law Offices handles cases of custody and support during deployment. We can also seek modifications to custody orders if one parent is unable to pay child support or fulfill existing custody obligations.
Randy Wilson is experienced in representing military members from all around the world who face family legal struggles in the United States. Randy Wilson can effectively assert your rights even if you cannot make a court appearance.
Randy Wilson can assert your rights in family law matters and military divorce:
- Base Quarters Allowance (BQA)
- Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS)
- Hazard Pay and Combat Pay
- Divorce and spousal maintenance
- Child custody
- Spousal benefits at the time of divorce
- Division of Retirement Benefits
- Deployed parents or spouses
- Paternity
- Visitation
Visitation
If you are having problems exercising your court-ordered visitation with your child or if you are having problems exercising your visitation, Randy Wilson will aggressively enforce your right to see your child regardless of your location.
Allowance after a divorce
Benefits may depend on whether the spouse is living off base. If you are a spouse seeking additional compensation, a greater allowance or benefits, we can represent you in your case. Basic Quarters Allowance (BQA) involves the amount you are entitled to while living on base. The Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) provides you with a grocery allowance and will be adjusted depending on the income of a service member and where you are stationed. If you need assistance recovering allowance from a spouse or if you are facing divorce, we can assist you in protecting your rights.
Paternity issues for service members
We represent individuals seeking to establish or challenge paternity involving military members. Randy Wilson will fully investigate the facts of your case to present compelling evidence on your behalf, including DNA evidence. In the event that paternity is established, we can assist you with visitation rights or child support.
Contact Randy Wilson today to speak with an experienced Abilene, Texas lawyer. Call now to schedule a free consultation regarding a military divorce or family law issue. We are experienced in helping service members and their families stationed at Dyess Air Force Base (AFB).
