Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

My husband has joint legal custody of his 5 year old son with the son's mother (His son lives with us THurs-Mon and his mom Mon-Thurs). My husband is very interested in joining the Army Reserves or the National Guard. We are aware that single parents can not enlist in active duty of any military branch and have heard the reserves are also closing entrance to single parents. This may sound like a stupid question but is he still considered a 'single' parent by their standards even though he is married? If he is still allowed to enlist in the reserves/guard what would have to happen for Basic Training and AIT? Would his son be allowed to continue the normal arrangement? We would obviously prefer this as his son and I have become very close and it is important to his father and I that our relationship continue to grow! Any advice/help would be much appreciated!


Asked on 3/21/10, 3:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joan Bundy Joan Bundy Law

I believe that a "single parent" is someone who is not married. I think the idea behind the military rule is probably that there needs to be another responsible adult to care for the child should the soldier be called up to active duty and who can also take care of financial needs of the child.

Best of luck to you!

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Answered on 3/29/10, 11:45 am


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