Legal Write-Ups
Military Considerations for Child Custody
Understand rules on how to make changes to child custody as a service member, also provides additional information for those currently deployed.
Find Legal Help
Many civil legal matters can be handled by a military legal assistance attorney at no cost to service members, find out how.
Go to the webpage: AmericanBar.org
Go to the webpage: AmericanBar.org
Helpful Online Resources
Be Proactive with Child Custody
Understand custody rights for service members and steps that may be necessary to change custody.
Visit: MilitaryOneSource.mil
Visit: MilitaryOneSource.mil
Child Custody Considerations for Members of the Military
Learn of the processes and protections available to assist service members with the challenges of being deployed and needing to make changes in custody.
Visit: MilitaryOneSource.mil
Visit: MilitaryOneSource.mil
Military Parent Custody and Visitation
Learn of the Uniformed Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act (UDPCVA) and how each state views it.
Visit: NCSL.org
Visit: NCSL.org