Jurisdiction Isn’t a Given in Military Divorces

On behalf of Tasha K. Schaffner of Schaffner Family on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Military service members make sacrifices in their service to the United States. They may move around a lot and be deployed to a hostile area. For many soldiers, this is just part of the job, and they accept it because they honor…

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Kentucky Law Provision to Aid Parents During Military Divorce

On behalf of Tasha K. Schaffner of Schaffner Family Law posted in divorce on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Earlier this year, Kentucky became the first state to pass a shared child custody that requires family court judges to consider equal parenting as the default decision. There is a less-talked about provision included in that law that…

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There Are Aids Available For Those Seeking A Military Divorce

On behalf of Tasha K. Schaffner of Schaffner Family Law posted in divorce on Thursday, June 28, 2018. No matter the personal circumstances, a divorce is never a pleasant undertaking. If one or both of the spouses are members of the armed forces, then seeking a military divorce may seem to be more complex. Kentucky…

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Support Can Help Spouses Avoid Or Cope With Military Divorce

On behalf of Tasha K. Schaffner of Schaffner Family Law posted in divorce on Monday, May 7, 2018. A spouse’s chosen career often can impact how the marriage plays out. Families in Kentucky with one or both spouses in the military have particular challenges due to frequent moves and long periods apart. While military divorce is…

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When Seeking A Military Divorce, Experience And Knowledge Matter

On behalf of Tasha K. Schaffner of Schaffner Family Law posted in divorce on Thursday, December 28, 2017. There are some momentous decisions that require a strong commitment and resolve to follow through. One of these decisions is the desire to sign up for a stint in the armed forces in order to serve one’s…

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Servicemembers Have Special Concerns Regarding Child Custody

On behalf of Tasha K. Schaffner of Schaffner Family Law posted in divorce on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Being a member of the U.S. armed services is likely a source of pride for you. However, it may also be a source of contention in your family, especially if it means you spend long periods of…

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Is Support Ordered In A Military Divorce Not Being Paid?

On behalf of Tasha K. Schaffner of Schaffner Family Law posted in divorce on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Ending a marriage with a member of the Armed Forces involves dealing with numerous benefits and other issues that other Kentucky residents may not have to deal with in their proceedings. One of those issues is support…

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Does Your Occupation Mean You Are Headed For A Military Divorce?

On behalf of Tasha K. Schaffner of Schaffner Family Law posted in divorce on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Researchers are always trying to determine what factors lead to the end of marriages. Recently, Zippia, a career website, conducted its own study using U.S. Census data to determine what occupations see the most divorces by the…

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Getting Retirement Benefits In A Military Divorce Could Change

On behalf of Tasha K. Schaffner of Schaffner Family Law posted in divorce on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Being married to a member of the Armed Forces comes with numerous benefits. Depending on the length of service and marriage, those benefits become an important issue in a military divorce, whether here in Kentucky or elsewhere.…

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