HCBA Lawyer Magazine Vol. 30, No. 5 | Page 49

Continued from page 46 5. Security for Support: In general, active duty military service will meet the “special circumstances” standard for the court to order security for support, usually in the form of life insurance. Active duty members have very affordable coverage through the Servicemember’s Group Life Insurance (SGLI), but the state court cannot order a member to designate the beneficiary for this federal policy. Make sure to structure your agreements and orders in a way that the security for the support is enforceable. details are handled competently. Know what you don’t know, and don’t be afraid to educate yourself and ask for help! n Author: Kristin Kirkner – Kirkner Family Law Group, P.A. Divorces involving Veterans are ripe for malpractice claims and you need to make sure that all Chester H. Ferguson Law Center 1610 N. TAMPA STReeT, TAMPA, FL 33602 C Do on wn ven to ien wn t t Ta o mp a The ideal location to hold a meeting or event! Six conference rooms of varying sizes to meet your needs. Reserve for a day or for a few weeks. Complimentary AV equipment and Wi-Fi Free Street-Level Parking Call (813) 221-7777 or Email [email protected] for scheduling. Wagner Lounge Gillen Mediation Room Stiles Conference Room Smith Board Room Trenam Conference Room Yerrid Conference Center M AY - J U N E 2 0 2 0 | HCBA LAWYER 47