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Military Child Custody Lawyer In Washington State

Military personnel have special needs relating to child custody and visitation. When a parent moves as a result of military reassignment, the transition sometimes precipitates or coincides with the dissolution of the family. Sometimes a spouse refuses to relocate. Other times a spouse leaves the base area with the children and moves back to a home state . Whatever the situation, whatever the particulars, military child custody disputes require experienced legal advice and swift resolution.

Our military child custody lawyers  at Clement Law Center represents people dealing with the complex issues of military divorce and child custody law. We represent a wide variety of clients, including officers, enlisted personnel, and dependents. Our practice serves families involved in all branches of the U.S. military.

• Army
• Navy
• Air Force
• Marine Corps
• Coast Guard

Experience
Bruce Clement is a retired Lieutenant Colonel with 27 years of military law experience in the US Army JAG Corp (Judge Advocate General). He is an experienced divorce and child custody lawyer who understands the challenges facing a military family.

Here's an example of a common scenario Bruce deals with on a daily basis with his military families who are either currently serving or being called up to serve in Iraq.  This was carried on Good Morning America and ABC News.

AWOL Mom Chose Her Daughter Over Her Country

A question of jurisdiction
If an overseas military wife moves back to the United States and takes the children with her, should a divorce and custody case be heard there? Can it be heard at the military base, where the husband is stationed? If both spouses live in different states but were married in a third state, where can a divorce be filed? If a service member is served with divorce papers while assigned to a foreign country, can the case be delayed? You need an experienced child custody and divorce attorney to help you answer these important questions.

Federal law addresses the complex issues of jurisdiction that occur in military child custody matters. At Clement Law Center  we are familiar with the details and application of these laws, including:

• Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) / Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (UCCJA)
• Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (PKPA)
• Service Members Civil Relief Act (SCRA)

If you need information or representation regarding a military divorce or child custody law, contact Clement Law Center. We help families who are separated by military duty.

Our Seattle area law office handles all types of family law matters . We handle divorce and child custody matters in Washington State, and also advise or represent clients involved in interstate and international child custody  disputes.