Legal Strategies That Respect Service Obligations
We regularly represent active‑duty and retired service members and their spouses. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) authorizes stays of civil proceedings and, in custody matters, protects parents from permanent custody changes based solely on deployment; Arizona law likewise restricts permanent modifications during deployment and provides for expedited temporary orders and remote testimony. We align case strategy with these protections to avoid unfair outcomes when orders change with little notice.
In divorces involving military retired pay, the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA), 10 U.S.C. § 1408, recognizes state‑court authority to divide “disposable retired pay” and provides DFAS enforcement, while jurisdictional limits under § 1408(c)(4) must be satisfied. We structure decrees and domestic relations orders to meet those federal requirements. Arizona’s dissolution statute also recognizes military stationing for residency.
Our bilingual team understands the demands of military life and provides flexible scheduling, coordination with base resources, and clear, mission‑ready advice.