Divorce involving military service raises unique legal issues under both Florida and federal law. In this episode of When Split Happens, Jay Henderlite, a Jacksonville family law attorney with Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite, explains what service members and military spouses need to know before filing for divorce in Florida.

This episode covers how jurisdiction and residency apply to active-duty service members, when being stationed in Florida satisfies the six-month residency requirement, and why Florida courts may have authority over the divorce itself but not over custody, child support, or property division. Jay also explains the role of the Servicemembers  ...