For individuals seeking a security clearance, there are resources available to help them with clearance issues they may be experiencing. When the government has denied a security clearance, it will provide a statement of reasons which will list specific concerns and provide the party seeking the security clearance the opportunity to respond in writing.
The impact of military service on divorce
A military divorce is not a cookie cutter process and military divorces have certain laws governing them and considerations that may not come up in every divorce so it is important to be familiar with what those are. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act is one example of a law that does not apply to in civilian situations but can impact the filing of a military divorce significantly.
Helping kids come to terms with life changes in divorce
Virginia families often encounter challenges when issues arise or changes occur in their lives, such as switching jobs, relocating or parents getting divorced. If you or your spouse is in the military and you are navigating or have just completed divorce proceedings, you may have had many decisions to make regarding child custody, your family care plan, property division and your co-parenting arrangement.
Property division during a military divorce
Military divorces can be fraught with challenges in addition to those that divorcing couples might face during the civilian divorce process. The legal process, however, provides resources to help guide divorcing military spouses every step of the way as they resolve divorce-related issues during their divorce including property division concerns.
Understanding security clearance travel reporting requirements
It is important for those who have a security clearance to keep in mind the self-reporting requirements associated with their security clearance. One category of self-reporting that those holding a security clearance are expected to report on is any and all foreign travel.
