The SCRA provides protections for active-duty service members in civil proceedings, including potential stays of court actions during deployment. Military divorce cases must account for both SCRA protections and Ohio domestic relations law.

Jurisdiction depends on where the service member is domiciled, stationed, or where the spouse resides, among other factors. Filing in the wrong state or court can delay proceedings. Our attorneys help evaluate where your case should be filed.

Deployment can disrupt existing schedules and may require temporary parenting arrangements or modified orders. Parenting plans should address deployment, relocation, and communication. See Child Custody & Parenting Time.