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Military Divorce Lawyer in San Antonio - Linda Leeser
From Family Matters Law Firm PLLC – Military Divorce Lawyer in San Antonio unpacks the unique legal challenges military families face when ending a marriage in Texas. This episode explores how military service, deployments, and federal protections like the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) intersect with Texas family law, impacting everything from where to file for divorce to how retirement pay and healthcare benefits are divided. You’ll hear how jurisdiction rules, custody arrangements, and benefit eligibility can shift when one or both spouses serve in the armed forces.
Listeners will gain a clear understanding of how the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA) shapes the division of military retirement, the importance of the 10/10 rule for direct DFAS payments, and how Survivor Benefit Plans (SBP) can secure a spouse’s future. The discussion covers practical steps for handling deployments, overseas assignments, and time zone challenges while keeping divorce proceedings on track.
Attorney Linda Leeser, founder of Family Matters Law Firm PLLC, brings her deep knowledge of San Antonio’s military legal landscape to guide service members and spouses through jurisdiction disputes, complex custody situations, and property division in the context of military life. The episode also addresses TRICARE eligibility under the 20/20/20 and 20/20/15 rules, child support enforcement through DFAS, and the tailored custody arrangements Texas courts approve for deployed or relocated parents.
Whether you’re an active-duty service member, a military spouse, or someone supporting a loved one through the process, this episode offers actionable guidance and reassurance. By blending federal protections with Texas-specific procedures, Family Matters Law Firm PLLC helps military families protect their rights, their benefits, and their peace of mind during one of life’s most challenging transitions.
Family Matters Law Firm PLLC
926 Chulie Dr, San Antonio, TX 78216, United States
(210) 997-2914