Thursday, February 27, 2014

ALASKA Part 14

What is the residency requirement if I'm a military member or spouse?

If you are serving in the military and are continuously stationed at a military base in Alaska for at least 30 days, you are an Alaskan resident for the purposes of filing a divorce case. But think carefully about where you want to file because there are 3 options for a military member or spouse:

    The state where the military member is stationed;
    The state where the spouse resides; or
    The state where the military member claims legal residency (place where military member plans to live after discharge or retirement).


Although either spouse may file for divorce in any of the three locations listed above, the laws about divorce and property distribution may be different in each state. You should consult with an attorney to decide where is the best place to file your case.

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