Divorce For First Responders And Military Families

Are You Facing Divorce As A Law Enforcement Officer, First Responder Or Active Service Member?

You’ve worked hard to provide for your family, serve your nation and protect your local community. While your career is a tremendous source of pride, your calling comes with unique challenges. It’s not uncommon that the demands and stress of your job negatively affect not only your mental health but also the stability and well-being of your family.

When divorce becomes a reality, who can you turn to who will understand your family’s specific struggles and needs? You need an experienced, compassionate ally in your corner who is ready and able to protect your rights.

Why Choose Kathleen Gomez?

Not every attorney understands the unique pressures and issues that first responders and service people face in divorce. While the national divorce rate is approximately 50%, this percentage is significantly higher for law enforcement officers and military personnel.

Since 2017, military family law attorney and former police officer Kathleen Gomez has helped clients just like you navigate the divorce process. Her law enforcement background uniquely positions her to understand the challenges you face and protect your rights in a divorce.

The specific pressures of law enforcement, firefighting and military duty put you under immense emotional stress. This stress not only impacts your mental health but also the mental health and well-being of your spouse and children. Kathleen Gomez understands these pressures. In her law enforcement career, she’s seen their effect.

Your voice deserves to be heard by someone who’s lived your experiences and has extensive knowledge of Minnesota divorce laws. With skill and empathy, Kathleen Gomez will help you protect your rights and access to your children as you navigate the challenges of divorce.

How Can Military Personnel And First Responders Protect Themselves During A Divorce?

Military personnel and first responders often face unique struggles in divorce that are little known or understood by the civilian population. One of those struggles is the division of military benefits or first responder pensions. These benefits are generally considered marital property and, therefore, subject to division in the divorce. Your attorney can protect you by ensuring these benefits are divided fairly in a Minnesota divorce.

Allegations of domestic abuse, substance abuse and infidelity are additional issues that law enforcement officers and military personnel face with greater frequency and intensity. An experienced divorce lawyer can explain to the court the specific pressures and context that led to your issues while ensuring they also have a clear and fair understanding of your commitment as a parent, provider and public servant.

Another issue you may face is the venue or timing of your divorce proceeding. Your attorney can seek a stay on court proceedings if your deployment or service prevents you from responding to a divorce suit immediately.

Gomez Law, PLLC Will Fight For You

Divorce can be emotionally painful and draining for first responders and military members. Kathleen Gomez will work diligently to understand your background, represent your interests, protect your rights, and ensure you are informed about the progress at each stage of the divorce process. She will also ensure that the court understands your perspective, contributions to your country or community and how the pressures of your service impacted you and your family.

You’ve made immense sacrifices for your country, community and loved ones. These sacrifices deserve to be honored and properly understood, especially in the context of a divorce. You won’t find a more determined, skilled or understanding advocate than Kathleen Gomez.

In Need Of Legal Help? Reach Out To Gomez Law, PLLC

Facing divorce as a first responder or military member? Don’t entrust your future to a less experienced family law firm. If you have questions or are ready to move forward, please contact Kathleen Gomez at (763) 284-5552 to schedule an initial consultation today.