How long does the marriage process take in the military?

Depending on the process you’ll follow, you can expect to wait 10–38 months, not including possible delays. The process generally takes longer for spouses of green card holders — who must wait for a “visa number” before applying — than for spouses of U.S. citizens. How much does the military spouse green card cost?

Can a married person join the military?

A join spouse assignment allows legally married active-duty military couples the opportunity to be stationed together at the same installation. “The most common hurdle to a join spouse assignment lies in meeting the eligibility requirements, so military couples do have a key role in the success of this program.”

Can you get married if you are in the military?

You can’t just get married if you find out your due to move either-they have to be on the military member’s paperwork beforehand if the military is expected to pay for them during move 3. Depending on location/rank you might be forced to live on base if you are not married

Is it common for military spouses to put duty first?

Military couples put duty first — not their marriages. While common marriage advice holds that a person should place his or her marriage above all else, military spouses often don’t. Living with this reality often requires a lot of patience, said Alison Perkins, who serves as the editor of a military spouse resource website, SaluteToSpouses.com.

What are some misconceptions about military marriage?

A misconception about military marriage is that it frequently involves infidelity, according to Perkins. “People sometimes assume that lots of military wives cheat when their husbands deploy,” she said. “I don’t doubt that it happens.

How to get a copy of your military marriage certificate?

Military OneSource provides you with a list of key to-do’s you may not want to miss — from getting a copy of your marriage certificate and a military identification card to asking your spouse to enroll you in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, or DEERS, and more. Call Military OneSource 800-342-9647 to speak with a consultant.

What happens if you marry someone in the military?

If a military member marries another military member and they have children, one member will receive the “with dependent” rate, and the other member will receive the “single” rate. Usually, the member with the most rank receives the “with dependent” rate, because it means more money each month.

How many years does a military spouse have to be in the military?

The only exception for this is for divorcing spouses who meet the 20/20/20 rule — at least 20 years married to a service member who was in the military for at least 20 years, with an at least 20-year overlap of the marriage and the time in service. In that case, the spouse carries the benefit through a divorce.

Is it possible to get a divorce in the military?

While one doesn’t want to think about divorce when they are anxious to get married, divorce is a real possibility. There is at least a 50% possibility not matter what your career is. Military members should be aware that there is a special law that applies to them when it comes to divorce and retirement pay.