Military Matters in Family Law

(12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. PT)

 

 

When a divorce case involves a servicemember, the rules change.

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From calculating income on a Leave and Earnings Statement to dividing military retirement and navigating SCRA protections, military cases require a different playbook. Missing one detail can significantly impact support, property division, or enforcement.

Join David A. Thompson for a practical, real-world breakdown of what family lawyers need to know when military benefits, retirement, and regulations enter the case.

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What You’ll Learn:

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• Military-Specific Intake: What to Ask at the First Consult

• Calculating Military Income for Support

• Procedural Landmines: The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)

• Dividing Military Retirement Under Federal Law

• Survivor Benefits, Support Obligations & Misconduct Issues

 

This CLE equips you with the framework and confidence to spot issues early, ask the right questions, and protect your client’s long-term financial interests.

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Presented by:

David A. Thompson

Family Law Attorney & Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army JAG Corps Reserve