Texas Family Law in the Military Combat Zone

Representing military personnel and their family members in family law-related matters in peacetime can be one of the most challenging legal undertakings presented to the family law practitioner. Add a war and combat to the equation and a totally different set of problems, situations, and challenges emerges that is unparalleled in representing their civilian counterparts. The purpose of this paper is to provide practical tips and insights, and to demystify the issues and highlight the uniqueness of this field of practice. As a result, there can be a better understanding of the culture, needs, and special requirements demanded by the military family’s status, especially when the servicemember is in a war zone. Ultimately, a better representation of the military client and the family can be had in the civil court system. It is not the intent of this paper to give definitive answers; however, it will raise definitive questions that must be resolved.

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