Military Divorce Attorneys

Serving Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach

Life in the service of our country can be hard and our service members face challenges both on and off the battlefield. Additionally, the families of active duty service members must bear many hardships and make a number of sacrifices. Frequent reassignment, long deployments, on-the-job stress—these can place a strain on any marriage. These hardships have led to a rise in divorce rates among military service members. In 2008, the Pentagon reported that 25,750 marriages ended in divorce that year across all branches of the service—492 more than the previous year. This trend was particularly evident in the Marine Corps and Army, with the Marine Corps seeing 3,077 divorces in 2008 and the Army seeing 10,200. The military has attempted to address the problem by implementing several programs designed to help struggling military families, including retreats, counseling, and workshops on communication and conflict management.

Our military divorce lawyers can help Chesapeake families

Despite the resilience of the members of our service members and the programs instituted by the military, some marriages are ultimately beyond saving. And for service members, coping with the reality of divorce can be a difficult and isolating experience. During this tough time, a military divorce lawyer from the law firm of Joseph W. Hood, Jr. & Associates who understands not only the law of divorce but also the realities of military life can be both a comfort and a valuable advantage in the divorce process.

For over 25 years, our founder, Chesapeake military divorce lawyer Joseph W. Hood, Jr., has used his legal expertise to help members of the Virginia military community. His lengthy service as a Navy pilot allows him to understand the particular challenges that our service members face. He uses his unique knowledge to guide his associates and to serve his clients better during and after their military careers.

Contact a military divorce attorney today

The military divorce lawyers of the law firm of Joseph W. Hood, Jr. & Associates understand the special issues that confront active and former members of the United States armed services. That is why, for 25 years, we have provided legal services—including family law, estate planning, business formation, and real estate transactions—to the members of the Virginia military community. If you are in Chesapeake, Norfolk, or elesewhere in VA, call our offices at 757-215-4815 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced military divorce lawyers.