Family Law Solicitors
Whether you are a service member in the Armed Forces thinking about divorce or separation, or a military spouse or partner seeking clarity about your situation, our military divorce lawyers can help.
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For expert advice on military divorce, get in touch with our military divorce solicitors today.
Please note we use the term ‘solicitor’ and ‘lawyer’ throughout interchangeably, as a term that refers to anyone in the United Kingdom that is licensed to practice law, provide legal advice, or represent clients in court.
Military life can be complex, with its own set of commitments, pressures and demands. Serving in the Armed Forces can also involve long periods of separation from your spouse and family. These factors, along with other challenges, can lead to a breakdown of a marriage or civil partnership.
If you or your spouse feel that divorce is the only option available, then it is vital that the expert legal advice of a military divorce lawyer is sought. This is because military life can often lend itself to complex arrangements, both personal and financial, and particularly regarding the structure of military pensions. When divorcing, it is therefore important to have a legal specialist by your side who can negotiate the division of your military pension, and work through what future accommodation and property entitlements can look like.
The experienced military divorce legal team at Hodge Jones & Allen solicitors works closely with military service members to support and guide them through their matter. Our aim is to ensure the divorce process is resolved as amicably, cost-effectively, and pragmatically as possible, with efforts directed towards ensuring the divorce is completed as quickly as possible and that resolutions around your financial and personal affairs are always in your best interests.
If you instruct our specialist lawyers to assist with your military divorce, we will talk you through the time frames involved and how long your divorce may take. Our military divorce lawyers will always give regular updates throughout the entire process, so you know exactly what is happening and when.
Please note that we do not hold a Legal Aid contract and are therefore unable to provide Legal Aid services. All family matters are undertaken on a privately funded basis only.
Call one of our team to discuss starting and financing your divorce application, your rights and how we can support you through this distressing time in your life.
Head of Family & Partner
“Vanessa Friend is the stand out partner in the team. She is exceptionally bright and knowledgeable. She secures fantastic results for her client. She is a very good negotiator and very personable.”
The highly skilled team of military divorce lawyers at Hodge Jones & Allen solicitors have decades of experience and are all extremely approachable. Our experts can provide advice on all aspects of armed forces divorce, including:
Much like a civil divorce, a military divorce will involve a great deal of decision making, and this makes the experience of a dedicated military divorce lawyer in your corner invaluable. There may be decisions made regarding the division of assets (property, money, spousal maintenance, child maintenance) as well as arrangements regarding your children, including in relation to schooling if you receive the Continuity of Education Allowance.
Dealing with all of these special circumstances poses particular challenges if you are within a military environment, as the nature of your deployment may well give rise to additional considerations. For example, you may be living in military-owned service accommodation, and this will impact your arrangements post-separation. Other considerations can involve factors such as your responsibilities in the marriage prior to breakdown, your earning capacity, and your current standard of living.
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If you are concerned about the military divorce process, or wish to understand more about what is involved, our expert military divorce solicitors can provide the assistance that you need.
Going about obtaining a military divorce is not dissimilar to a standard, civilian divorce in terms of the actual process.
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While divorce proceedings are moving ahead, a decision will have to be made between your partner and yourself about how finances will be divided and what arrangements need to take place around your children. While these important personal matters can be dealt with after the divorce has officially ended, our legal specialists recommend that such arrangements should be made as soon as practicable.
Even though the process might be the same as a non-military divorce, your status as a member of the Armed Forces means that associated matters require the assistance of a legal specialist who can evaluate the different complexities and considerations. For example, service accommodation, UK HM Forces pensions, military housing, and child arrangements, all will require the oversight and support from a military divorce specialist.
At Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors we believe you have the right to an understanding and efficient service from the moment you first get in touch with us right up until the resolution of your matter. Our lawyers always aim to achieve the best outcome for you, and to make the process as straightforward and hassle free as possible.
Our specialist lawyers will advise you of your rights throughout the military divorce process, explaining clearly what you can expect, and will always ensure your interests are front of mind. Many clients going through separations and divorces expect clarity, transparency, and straight talking in dealing with what is undoubtedly a highly stressful time. We will make sure we are available to speak with you as needed, taking a clear and honest approach to answering your questions about the process, and will always update you on what is happening.
Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors has earned an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot and that has come about by constantly standing by our clients for decades, being approachable at all times, with every single on of our specialist lawyers leaving no stone unturned in fighting for the rights of clients across the nation.
Our specialist solicitors are ranked by elite independent industry guides such as Chambers and Partners, and the Legal 500 guides, and we have the experience and knowledge to guide you through the process of a military divorce, evaluating your options at every turn, ensuring that your best interests are always the first consideration. We will offer you a bespoke and tailored service and will be by your side at every stage of the divorce process exhibiting compassion, care and kindness while fighting your corner to ensure you achieve the best result possible given your circumstances.
Our passion for justice and commitment to our clients is a hallmark of everything we do, no matter how complex the case may be.
We’re a London-based firm with nationwide reach across England and Wales. Whether you are serving at home or overseas, we can speak with you using the telephone, video conference call, via email, or even an in-person meeting at our office or a location that is convenient to you.
Our many years of experience in this specialist area means that we can help you with every aspect of a military divorce.
“They were very professional and always listened to my needs. They were very prompt and efficient and always kept me informed. The service was nothing short of excellent.”
Our experienced military divorce solicitors can advise on all aspects of a military divorce if you are serving in the Army, RAF or Royal Navy, or if you are retired forces personnel.
Handling military divorce cases is a specialist area and it is best to speak with experts with experience in this field who know the procedures around military divorce. Our specialist military divorce lawyers have decades of experience of specialist issues, ranging from HM Forces pensions, service accommodation to education issues.
For expert advice on military divorce, get in touch with our military divorce solicitors today on 0330 818 7719 or request a callback.
Head of Family & Partner
“Vanessa Friend is the stand out partner in the team. She is exceptionally bright and knowledgeable. She secures fantastic results for her client. She is a very good negotiator and very personable.”
The actual divorce process usually takes a minimum of six months. This time frame is for guidance only, however, as related issues around personal circumstances often extend the time to settle the divorce. These related issues cover important matters such as finances and arrangements for children, as well as if the applicant in service is deployed overseas, for instance. Factors such as service accommodation arrangements, division of a military pension, education allowance, and deployment requirements can also vary timelines.
We always have your best interests in mind and always seek to ensure there is some degree of certainty around events where we have control. Our specialists always work to deal with the different factors around the divorce practicably, so the least amount of time is taken in moving the process along.
If the divorce and breakdown follow a marriage of longer length, a spouse may well be entitled to an equal share of the matrimonial assets. These assets can potentially also include an army, navy or air force pension. This is subject to the award the court eventually makes. Service personnel may of course wish to keep all their pension, or as much as possible. In such a case, and with proper legal expertise on your side to work towards an appropriate solution, you may be able to utilise other options – such as a significant share of another asset.
A divorce is stressful enough without the added worry of complications around finances. This is why having a specialist military divorce lawyer on your side is paramount.
Litigation is always considered a last resort and in matters of divorce and separation courts place a premium on mediation and negotiation, otherwise known as ADR or alternative dispute resolution. ADR is always preferable as it is relatively quicker, more cost-effective, and importantly involves far less conflict between parties when seeking solutions and a resolution. Our military divorce lawyers will work to resolve your matter without the need for litigation where possible.
Our leading military divorce solicitors will take the time to get to know your individual circumstances, after which your solicitor will be able to provide you with a cost estimate. The final cost can depend on the complexity of factors such as the value of the pension, the length of the marriage, and the military member’s length of service.
Hodge Jones & Allen family solicitors have been recognised as one of Chambers and Partners‘ top firms. We’re also noted by the Legal 500 for our commitment to excellence. You can rest assured that our team are highly experienced in handling even the toughest family law cases.
Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors is proud of the many positive testimonials that we receive, reinforced by our ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot. Please read through what some of our clients have had to say about their experience with our legal teams.
