Experienced Tuscaloosa Military Divorce Attorney

Divorce can be an emotionally and legally challenging experience, especially for military families residing in Tuscaloosa County and surrounding areas. Whether you are a military service member, a military spouse, or a civilian resident of Tuscaloosa, having an experienced Tuscaloosa military divorce attorney on your side can make all the difference.

At Truth & Grace Law, we offer compassionate and comprehensive divorce representation for individuals and families in Tuscaloosa, Fayette, Pickens, Hale, Greene, and Marengo County. Our team understands the unique challenges of military divorces, including deployment, residency requirements, division of military retirement, and custody matters for service members.

📞 Call (205) 394-1006 today to schedule a free consultation and discuss your legal options.

If you live in Tuscaloosa or nearby areas and need to file for divorce, modify child custody, or handle military retirement benefits. In that case, we can represent you in Tuscaloosa County Family Court and ensure that your rights are protected.

As home to a remote military population, Tuscaloosa sees unique legal challenges in military divorces. If you or your spouse serves in the Army, Air Force, Navy, or another branch of the military, we help navigate:

✔ The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) – Protections against divorce proceedings during active duty.

✔ Military Retirement & Pension Division – Ensuring fair distribution of military benefits under the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA).

✔ Child Custody & Deployment Issues – Addressing parenting time and modifications when a parent is stationed elsewhere or deployed.

✔ Jurisdiction Issues – Helping service members and military spouses determine where to file for divorce when residing in Tuscaloosa, Fayette, Pickens, Hale, Greene, and Marengo Counties.

Military divorces can be complex, but we are committed to protecting your legal rights, finances, and parental rights.

📞 Call (205) 394-1006 to discuss your military divorce case today.

✔ Experienced in Military & Civilian Divorces – Knowledge of Alabama divorce laws,  military-specific regulations, and Federal Employee regulations.

✔ Local Knowledge & Court Experience – Familiar with Tuscaloosa County Family Court procedures.

✔ Comprehensive Family Law Services – Handling property division, child custody, and military retirement benefits.

✔ Compassionate & Personalized Approach – Every divorce case is unique, and we tailor our strategy to meet your specific needs.

If you’re considering divorce, 📞 call (205) 394-1006 today for a free consultation to discuss your legal options.

At Truth & Grace Law, we offer comprehensive divorce representation to help clients navigate the legal, financial, and emotional challenges of ending a marriage.

We guide clients in Tuscaloosa, Hale, Fayette, Pickens, Greene, and Marengo Counties through every stage of the divorce process, ensuring fair outcomes and the protection of their rights. Whether your case is uncontested or highly contested, our team is here to provide the support and representation you need.

Alabama follows community property laws, meaning most assets acquired during marriage must be divided fairly. We assist clients in Tuscaloosa with:

✔ Dividing real estate, military benefits, and retirement accounts

✔ Ensuring fair debt allocation

✔ Negotiating settlements that protect your financial future

Spousal support, or alimony, is not automatic in Alabama but may be awarded based on:

✔ Length of the marriage

✔ Each spouse’s financial needs and earning capacity

✔ Contributions made during the marriage

Under the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (USFSPA), outlined in 10 U.S.C. § 1408, the 10/10 rule determines whether a former spouse can receive direct retirement payments from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). This rule applies if:

✔ The marriage lasted at least 10 years

✔ Those 10 years overlapped with at least 10 years of military service

If these conditions are met, DFAS will send a portion of the service member’s retirement pay directly to the former spouse. If not, DFAS will not get involved, and the full retirement payment will go to the military member.

Former military spouses may also be eligible for continued benefits, such as Tricare health coverage, under the 20/20/20 rule. This requires:

✔ 20 years of marriage

✔ 20 years of military service

✔ 20 years of overlap between the marriage and the service

If all three conditions are met, the former spouse may retain full military benefits even after divorce.

Child custody disputes can be especially complicated for military families. Alabama courts prioritize the best interests of the child, and we work to:

✔ Establish joint or sole custody arrangements

✔ Develop customized parenting plans

✔ Protect parental rights while ensuring a stable home for the child

For service members: We assist with custody modifications for deployments and relocation issues.

Alabama courts often impose geographic restrictions on where a child can live after divorce. If you need to relocate outside of Tuscaloosa County and surrounding counties, you may need to request a modification of your custody order.

We assist clients with:

✔ Filing relocation requests

✔ Challenging or enforcing geographic restrictions

✔ Protecting parental rights when relocation is involved

Whenever possible, we encourage peaceful and cooperative divorce solutions that reduce stress and protect families.

Beyond divorce, we offer comprehensive family law services to help individuals and families protect their rights and plan for the future.

✔ Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements – Protecting financial security before or during marriage.

✔ Adoption Services – Helping families complete the legal adoption process.

✔ Contempt & Modification of Court Orders – Assisting with child support, custody, and visitation modifications.

✔ Termination of Income Withholding Orders - Assisting clients with the termination of court-ordered withholding when the minor child reaches age 19.

As a trusted Tuscaloosa divorce attorney, Scott Sloss proudly serves clients throughout Tuscaloosa County and surrounding areas, including:

✔ Tuscaloosa

✔ Northport

✔ Moundville

✔ Greensboro

✔ Fayette

✔ Aliceville

✔ Eutaw

Whether you are facing a military divorce, a child custody dispute, or a spousal support case, we provide compassionate legal guidance and aggressive advocacy.