MILITARY DIVORCE

Southeastern Connecticut is home to many military members and veterans. There is a Naval base in Groton where many people work. If you are in the Navy, perhaps working at the United States submarine base in Groton, Connecticut, or the spouse of a Navy Sailor, then you need a divorce lawyer who is familiar with a military divorce.  The same holds true if you are retired military.  You need a lawyer who knows how to deal with issues that are unique to those in the military. 

While the general law for a divorce case in Connecticut certainly applies to those going through a military divorce in Connecticut, there are certain important issues that are unique to military personnel, such as the military pension. 

Military Pensions in Divorce Situations

First and foremost, the military pension is not like a non-military pension. There are different laws that apply.  You can’t simple divide it in half.  Additionally, in the military there are different types of retirement benefits, such as retirement or  disability pay.   The bottom line: division of a military pension is not straight forward, and you need someone who has experience dealing with military pension benefits.

WHERE TO FIND HELP.

Our attorneys at The Bartinik Law Firm have handled many military divorces.  We know how to make recommendations regarding the reasonable division of military pension assets.  Attorney Lori Bartinik is Board Certified in Family Law Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy with over 30 years of experience.  Peter Bartinik Jr. is also admitted in Rhode Island, and Florida, and can help those clients with ties to Florida.

If you have decided on divorce, then the first step is to call us at 860-445-8521 to set up a consultation.  We charge a small reasonable consultation fee for family law cases.