Denver Military Divorce Attorney Serving The Nation’s Military Families

If you or your spouse serve in the armed forces, the divorce process involves distinct rules. As an 18th-generation attorney, Laura Kendrick brings deep legal tradition and solution-focused representation to your case. She understands the unique challenges of military couples dissolving a marriage.

At Kendrick Family Legal Solutions, LLC, she delivers compassionate guidance and personalized legal strategies. She protects your rights under both state and federal systems while helping families move forward, whether you are in the Denver metro area, out of state or overseas.

How Is A Military Divorce Different From A Civilian Divorce?

Military separations still follow standard Colorado divorce laws. However, federal statutes have specific procedural rules. For example, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. Section 3932, allows active-duty personnel to postpone family law proceedings during deployments. Relocations and overseas assignments can quickly complicate child custody schedules and service of process. In the midst of these complicated challenges, military spouses need a divorce lawyer such as Laura who understands how military life impacts civilian court rooms.

Property Division In Military Divorce

Dividing assets requires a careful review of both civilian and military wealth. Colorado law mandates an equitable distribution of all marital property.

• Military retirement benefits: Courts evaluate the length of the marriage overlapping with active service.
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) accounts: TSPs accumulate during service and need accurate evaluation.
• Real estate: Frequent relocation means families often hold properties across multiple states.
• Marital asset division: Assets acquired before service or marriage require clear accounting.

Military retirement is only one part of your overall financial picture. Laura also analyzes standard investments, business interests and traditional retirement accounts to facilitate a fair outcome.

Military Retirement Benefits And The Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act

The Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act, 10 U.S.C. Section 1408, governs how states handle military pay. This federal law allows Colorado family law judges to handle disposable retired military pay as if it were a community asset. While the federal statute sets the baseline eligibility rules for direct government payments, local judges ultimately decide the final split.

Common Challenges In Military Divorce

Military life creates intense pressures that affect your divorce. Examples include:

• Deployment schedules disrupting visitation timelines.
• Long-distance parenting that requires creative, flexible child custody agreements.
• Questions about jurisdiction, as the state that holds authority over your divorce will affect the entire outcome.
• Determining what will happen to the healthcare benefits for you, your children and your ex.

Laura can help you manage these challenges and build a stable path forward for you and your children.

Protect Your Future: Contact A Colorado Military Divorce Lawyer

Laura Kendrick has the experience and the know-how that you need for an equitable divorce. To set up a consultation with her, please call her office at 720-759-3216 or send her an email.