The Basics Of Military Divorce

Divorce is often a complicated, confusing, and scary process. That uncertainty can be magnified when one spouse is serving in the military. Military families going through divorce face a unique set of challenges. There are specific rules and laws regarding jurisdiction, child custody, calculating child and spousal support, division of …

Can My Wife Keep Kids From Me While I Serve in Iraq?

Question: I am currently working in Iraq. My wife has told me she is moving out of our home and filing for a divorce. She has told me that a judge will not allow me to have our kids for more than seven days at a time. I have changed …

What Is The USFSPA?

By Tara N. Brewer Special to DadsDivorce.com After 20 years of credible service, military members are eligible for retired pay benefits. If that military member faces divorce, one of the largest concerns is how those benefits will be distributed, which is outlined by the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act …

Will my ex-wife get part of my retirement if I leave the country?

Question: As part of my military retirement, my wife is entitled to part of my retirement pay for life. She filed the divorce in Virginia. If I move to and become a resident of Purto Rico can she get my retirement since military retirement pay upon divorce doesn’t apply there?

How are military retirement plans divided?

Question: I am in the military though am approaching retirement. My wife and I are in the process of getting divorced and she wants to take some of my retirement. How are military retirement plans divided when we get divorced? Are my retirement benefits marital property subject to distribution?

Military Retirement Pay & Divorce

By Angela Foy Attorney, Cordell & Cordell In most divorces involving military service members, military retired pay is the largest asset subject to division. The military has many rules and guidelines regarding its retirement including when someone may receive it. The answers vary depending on your years of service. As …

Do I legally have to disclose my military disability payments?

Question: I am not currently receiving military disability but it is at the board awaiting final approval. When filling out the divorce papers, my spouse asked me about my disability payments from the military. Do I have to legally disclose this amount when a decision is reached as I was …

Preserving Your Retirement

by Richard J. Coffee, II, Cordell & Cordell, P.C. The dissolution of a marriage presents numerous changes and unfortunate consequences. Custody issues may be resolved by compromise, mediation and/or counseling. The personal property division may be an irritating inconvenience. Financial support a current cash flow adjustment. None of these are …