San Diego, California Military Child Custody Attorney
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Divorce is also a harsh reality for military families. Courts must be careful and realistic about deciding child custody matters, especially when one or both parents can be deployed abroad. If you are a military member, ensuring your rights means having a knowledgeable attorney who also understands how the federal laws, state laws and special rights you have will impact your situation.
The law firm of Robert M. Garland proudly serves the legal need of clients throughout the San Diego Country area, including active-duty military personnel and their dependents. I am a certified family law specialist* with over 16 years of experience resolving divorce and other family legal problems. Contact my office to discuss your needs today.
Serving All Branches of the U.S. Military
Military Divorce ▪ Child custody ▪ Property division ▪ Spousal support
If you are a divorced parent and a servicemember and you are deployed overseas you must temporarily relinquish your primary caregiver or visitation rights. Upon return, those rights must be reinstated immediately. I know how to address the complex issues and questions that can arise involving:
- Which state has child custody jurisdiction under UCCJEA guidelines
- Children that do or don't live in California
- How the six-month residency rule prior to beginning divorce proceedings can impact your rights in a child relocation matter
- Laws pertaining to active military status and custody modifications or enforcement of parenting time (visitation)
Working Hard to Protect Mothers' and Fathers' Rights
The reality of today's military means the majority of those serving are men. Many fathers believe military child custody favors the mother. The truth is that the courts focus strictly on what is in the best interests of the child. I also went through divorce and the custody of my two young boys was one of the critical issues. I understand that a father's rights are every bit as important as those of the mother.
I have attended thousands of family court hearings and helped hundreds of military clients work through the tough emotional and financial times that can result from divorce. I am also able to handle matters cost-effectively and efficiently through e-mail, avoiding the need for you to be present here in San Diego.
To learn more, please visit my Child Custody and Visitation Practice Center
Contact me online or by phone at 1-866-690-0179 today for a free consultation. I will help you get through military child custody issues and more, so you can keep your attention focused on serving our country.
