Military Divorce

Divorce Shouldn't Cost You the Career You Serve In.

Military families face rules civilian divorces never touch: USFSPA retirement division, SCRA protections, TRICARE and survivor benefits, and custody schedules that have to survive deployments and PCS orders.

Residency and jurisdiction strategy
Military retirement, TSP, and SBP division
SCRA stays during deployment
Deployment-proof parenting plans

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What does a Utah military divorce and family law matters attorney do for your case?

Where we practice: All Utah courts, statewide
Consultation: Free and confidential
Office: 1085 W 9000 S, Suite #300, West Jordan, UT
Phone: (385) 275-6812

Written by Bret Rawson, Founding Partner · J.D., Utah State BarLegally reviewed by Nate NelsonPublished January 15, 2025 · Last reviewed July 15, 2026

Dividing military benefits correctly

Retirement orders have to be drafted to DFAS specifications or they get rejected years later. We handle the decree, the order dividing retired pay, and the survivor benefit election together.

Custody that works with orders

We build parenting plans with delegation provisions, virtual visitation, and clear relocation terms so a PCS or deployment doesn't force you back into court.

Time matters. Don't wait to call.

Evidence disappears, witnesses move, and statutes of limitation start ticking the moment something goes wrong. Talk to a Utah attorney today.

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Sources and Utah legal authority

1.Utah Code Title 30, Chapter 3 — DivorceUtah State Legislature
2.Utah Code Title 78B, Chapter 12 — Child Support ActUtah State Legislature
3.Utah Courts — Divorce, custody and parent-time resourcesUtah State Courts
4.Utah State Bar — Licensed attorney directoryUtah State Bar
5.Utah State Courts — Find a courtUtah State Courts

This page is general information about Utah law, not legal advice. Statutes and court rules change; confirm current text at the linked source or speak with a licensed Utah attorney about your situation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do we file if we're stationed out of state?

You can generally file in the state of residence, the state of domicile, or where the service member is stationed. The choice affects property division, so we analyze it before filing.

How is military retirement divided?

Under the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act, disposable retired pay can be divided. The 10/10 rule affects whether DFAS pays a former spouse directly.

What happens if I'm deployed?

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act allows a stay of proceedings so you're not defaulted while deployed. We also build custody plans that survive deployments and PCS moves.

Where We Handle These Cases

Military divorce and family law matters across Utah

Nelson Jones handles military divorce and family law matters from our West Jordan office and in courthouses statewide. Choose your community below for local detail, or call (385) 275-6812 for a free, confidential review.

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