legal seperation in Military

[swonggonzondong]

What is the name of your state? Married and Stationed in NC, legal resident of FL

As of now things are not working out between my wife and I, and I leave for Iraq in a month, I dont want a divorce yet, but I want to be protected while I am gone in Iraq for 8 months, if I get a legal seperation will that protect me from her debt that she may aquire, and with a legal seperation is she entitled to any of my pay while I am gone?

 

[SHORTY LONG]

What is the name of your state? Married and Stationed in NC, legal resident of FL

As of now things are not working out between my wife and I, and I leave for Iraq in a month, I dont want a divorce yet, but I want to be protected while I am gone in Iraq for 8 months, if I get a legal seperation will that protect me from her debt that she may aquire, and with a legal seperation is she entitled to any of my pay while I am gone?

You should Ricki Tik to Base Legal for help first thing Monday; or whenever you can!

 

[Ohiogal]

A legal separation will not be accomplished in a month.

 

[swonggonzondong]

I have an appointment with base legal, but if it takes more than a month, what a better option divorce?

 

[Ohiogal]

I have an appointment with base legal, but if it takes more than a month, what a better option divorce?

You will not get ANYTHING accomplished in a month.

 

[Gracie3787]

What is the name of your state? Married and Stationed in NC, legal resident of FL

As of now things are not working out between my wife and I, and I leave for Iraq in a month, I dont want a divorce yet, but I want to be protected while I am gone in Iraq for 8 months, if I get a legal seperation will that protect me from her debt that she may aquire, and with a legal seperation is she entitled to any of my pay while I am gone?

I don't know alot about military law, but if you are a legal resident of Florida you might not be able to get a legal seperation. Florida doesn't allow legal seperations, it's either married or divorced, no in between.

However, because you are military and officially stationed in another state, Florida laws might not apply. So I agree with everyone else, get a consult to make sure.

 

[swonggonzondong]

thanks

base legal will have the legal seperation papers ready for me on the 6th

 

[Ohiogal]

base legal will have the legal seperation papers ready for me on the 6th

And will your wife agree to everything in them? Will you have a court date and hearing BEFORE you leave? Will the judge sign the papers before you leave?