Experienced Clarksville Military Divorce Lawyers

Since military law is a specialized area of law, not many law firms are knowledgeable and skilled in handling the legal problems of active duty or reserve service members and veterans. At The Kennedy Law Firm, PLLC, our military divorce lawyers in Clarksville have the knowledge and experience to help military service members resolve their legal issues.

Seek help from a knowledgeable Clarksville military divorce attorney

Military law involves rules, regulations, and punishments unique to the military, such as the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), which defines the military justice system.

Also, a military divorce often involves more complicated issues than a civilian divorce.  Federal law regulates military pensions and some child support issues, and some state laws also apply.

For example, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) is a federal law that provides relief to service members so they can focus on their military responsibilities.  The SCRA offers relief from problems arising from the following:

  • Rental agreements
  • Security deposits
  • Prepaid rent
  • Mortgage foreclosure
  • Eviction
  • Installment contracts and auto leases
  • Life and health insurance
  • Income tax payments
  • Civil judiciary proceedings
  • Loan interest rates

A Clarksville military divorce lawyer has answers you need

At The Kennedy Law Firm, PLLC, you can consult a military divorce attorney in Clarksville who understands the complexity of a military divorce.  If your spouse is on active duty and you wish to serve him or her with divorce papers, your complaint must be served in person.  You can request that an appropriate military service member does it on your behalf, but your spouse must agree to it.

But if your spouse does not consent, you may have to request that the court appoint an officer to serve the papers.  At The Kennedy Law Firm, PLLC, an experienced military divorce attorney in Clarksville can explain this process.

Military defense for service members

Because of our proximity to the U.S. Army's Fort Campbell military base, our attorneys represent clients in military divorces as well as court-martial hearings in the Magistrate Court division of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky.

Our military legal services encompass the following areas:

  • Military criminal justice reflected in disciplinary actions against military personnel including courts-martial proceedings
  • Protections for persons on active duty and their families, including the right to re-employment in their civilian jobs after military service and rights and protections under the SCRA and state laws
  • Veterans benefits covering legal issues related to prior military service or current veteran status.

We are committed to helping people

As a client, you will receive our full commitment.  With offices in Clarksville, Tennessee's fifth largest and youngest city, The Kennedy Law Firm, PLLC serves clients throughout Tennessee and Kentucky, including the counties of Montgomery, Davidson, Stewart, Cheatham, Houston, Dickson, Humphreys, and Henry in Tennessee, as well as Todd and Christian counties in Kentucky.  Call us today at 1.931.266.4107 or contact us online. We look forward to speaking to your about your situation.