The divorce process is legally complex where one family becomes two. Issues become more complicated when one of the spouses serves in the military. Custody, support and relocation matters require the attention of a divorce attorney not only experienced in this practice of the law, but also one who has served in the military himself or herself.
A Baltimore Military Divorce Lawyer with Experience and Insight
Attorney Marc D. Schifanelli is a trial lawyer experience in many areas of the law. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law and earned his Bachelor Degree, Magna Cum Laude, in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland at College Park. Mr. Schifanelli came to practice law after a distinctive military career as a leader in the U.S. Army Special Operations. He has lived and worked abroad with people from diverse cultures, and often in high-stress environments. He knows first-hand about the challenges that transfers and extended deployments can create for soldiers, sailors and their dependents, and the challenges that military personnel face when divorcing.
His practice of both military and civilian divorce law includes the following areas:
Military divorce has unique issues that present challenges in the legal process. Regulations exist in both state family law and military rules, specifically the Uniform Services Spouse Protection Act. All branches of the military have their own regulations bearing on spousal support during legal separation. When combined with state laws, a divorce attorney must be able to provide competent counsel based on both sets of laws and regulations. Service members or dependents who reside in Maryland or D.C. can rely on our firm for personalized representation during difficult times. Both contested and uncontested divorces require an experienced attorney who is compassionate in dealing with clients and aggressive in protecting their rights.
Military personnel may be required to pay their spouses the basic allowance for quarters (BAQ) automatically and beginning at separation. Division of retirement benefits contains strict calculations factoring in the length of the marriage versus the years of active duty service. Deployments and transfers have a significant impact on full and joint legal and physical custody cases.
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For more information or to schedule an appointment with an Annapolis military divorce attorney, please contact us at 888-719-7892 or 866-451-2176. ¿Habla español? Bienvenido.
