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Achieving financial stability after a military divorce
For many Florida military spouses, fears of financial hardship make it difficult to move forward with a divorce. This is true even when the marriage has passed the point of no return. It can be intimidating to consider starting over again on one’s own, especially for parents who will need to provide for the… Read More »
Positives of going back to work after a military divorce
For many military spouses, the prospect of heading back to work after the end of a marriage is daunting. Some have chosen to stay home and raise their children, while others have put their own career goals aside to support those of their husband or wife. Regardless of the reason for choosing this path,… Read More »
Why does military divorce seem so complicated?
Being in the military or having a spouse in the military can definitely create challenges in a marriage. When a military spouse is deployed for long periods, it can be very difficult to feel connected to each other. Even after the military spouse returns, the strain on the marriage may be too challenging to… Read More »
Longer deployments increase risk of military divorce
The overall military divorce rate in the United States has slightly decreased from the three percent increase reported in 2011, according to the Pentagon. However, the divorce rate among military members who serve longer deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan is higher than other military members, and researchers recently reported why. A study by the… Read More »