Military Divorce Attorney in Stamford

Strategic Guidance For Military Families Facing Divorce

Military service adds unique pressure to any marriage, and those pressures often become more intense when divorce is on the horizon. Deployments, frequent moves, and complex benefits can make it hard to see a clear path forward. If you serve, or are married to someone who serves, you need more than general divorce advice.

At Siegel, Colin, & Kaufman, we help service members, veterans, and military spouses in Stamford and across Connecticut work through difficult family transitions with care and strategy. Our attorneys bring decades of experience in complex divorce, custody, support, and asset division, and we apply that experience to the specific challenges military families face.

Our firm includes the insight of a former Connecticut Superior Court Judge, and we are trusted by clients and other lawyers to handle sensitive, high-stakes family matters with discretion. If you are considering divorce and have a military connection, we can help you understand your options and plan your next steps with confidence.

Contact our trusted military divorce lawyer in Stamford at (203) 599-3413 to schedule a confidential consultation.

Why Military Divorce Is Different

Military divorce involves all the issues of any Connecticut divorce, such as property division, support, and parenting decisions. It also includes additional layers that come from military life. Understanding these differences early helps you avoid missteps that can affect your future for years.

Service obligations can complicate even simple decisions. A deployment or training rotation may overlap with school schedules and holidays. Permanent change of station orders can raise questions about where children will live and how often each parent will see them. We work with clients to build parenting plans that account for long-distance time, electronic communication, and realistic schedules.

Military compensation has its own structure. Base pay, housing allowances, and special pays do not look like a typical civilian paycheck. In a Connecticut divorce, those elements may be considered when courts look at support. Our attorneys help clients present a clear picture of income so that any support orders are grounded in complete information.

Jurisdiction is another concern. It is common for a service member to be stationed in one state while the family maintains a home in another, including Stamford. Questions can arise about where to file and which court should handle the case. We help clients evaluate residence, domicile, and other factors so they can consider an appropriate forum under Connecticut law when that option is available.

Military benefits and retirement rights add further complexity. Health coverage, survivor benefits, and long-term retirement interests may be part of the conversation. We work with clients to understand how these issues may be addressed under Connecticut’s equitable distribution framework and to plan for the long term, not just the immediate transition.

How Our Firm Handles Military Divorce

When you contact our firm about a military divorce, our goal is to understand your family, your service obligations, and your priorities. We know that no two families are the same. Some clients want to minimize conflict and keep matters as private as possible. Others face disputes that are already headed toward litigation. We are prepared for both.

Our attorneys are seasoned litigators and accomplished alternative dispute resolution professionals. We guide clients through mediation, arbitration, and collaborative divorce when those approaches are appropriate. If a contested hearing in a Connecticut family court becomes necessary, we draw on courtroom experience, including the perspective of our former Connecticut Superior Court Judge, to prepare a focused strategy.

Military life often means distance and unpredictable schedules. We build our communication around that reality. Clients who are deployed or traveling frequently can typically meet with us by phone or secure video, and we structure updates so they can stay informed without losing focus on their duties. When one spouse is in Stamford and the other is stationed elsewhere, we work to keep both process and communication organized.

Our reputation matters to clients who need discretion. Siegel, Colin, & Kaufman is regularly sought out by other attorneys for advice, mediation, or arbitration. We are recognized locally and nationally by respected legal organizations, and we have a history of handling high-profile and sensitive family law cases quietly. That same commitment to privacy guides how we handle military divorce for officers, enlisted members, and spouses who value confidentiality.

When you work with a military divorce lawyer Stamford families trust at our firm, you gain a team that looks beyond the immediate conflict. We pay attention to how court orders, parenting schedules, and financial arrangements will function if you are reassigned, promoted, or transition out of service. Our planning is practical, forward-looking, and grounded in the realities of military life.