Court-martial confinement under the UCMJ controls your schedule, calls, letters, and visits. Gonzalez & Waddington explains how a prison sentence can break a marriage, restrict custody in civilian court, stack child-support arrears, and leave searchable public records. You fight for more than freedom. Call 1-800-921-8607. Educational only, not legal advice.
Quick answers
Can a court-martial conviction hurt my custody case?
Yes. Civilian courts often use domestic-violence or sex-offense convictions to limit custody or order supervised visitation. Confinement also keeps you out of daily parenting.
Do I still owe child support while confined?
Usually yes. Military pay may stop, but support obligations continue. Arrears can grow and later trigger collections, license suspension, or asset seizure after release.
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Educational information only. Not legal advice. Using this briefing does not create an attorney-client relationship. Facts, commands, and outcomes vary. For advice about your case, speak with a lawyer.