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Sep 5, 2023
Methods of Dividing a Military Retirement in Divorce
This is the fifth in a series of articles on dividing military retirements in a divorce. Read our other articles on military divorces and...
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Aug 21, 2022
Spouse Benefits after a Military Divorce: The 20/20/20 and 20/20/15 Rules
A common question civilian spouses want to know is what military benefits they will continue to receive after a divorce from their...
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Aug 4, 2022
Dividing Military Retirements: What is "disposable retirement pay?"
This is the fourth in a series of articles on dividing military pensions in a divorce. Read our other articles on military divorces and...
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Jun 11, 2022
Military Retirements: Divorce and the Survivor Benefit Plan
The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) is a valuable benefit available to former military spouses and children AND it is divisible in divorce.
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Apr 10, 2022
Military Retirement: The 10/10 Rule
The 10/10 rule is a common area of misunderstanding when it comes to dividing military retirement in a divorce. So, let's discuss!
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Mar 27, 2022
Military Retirement Pay in Divorce
A really common question when military members divorce is "do we split the retirement pay?" Learn the answer to that question and more!
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Feb 27, 2022
Understanding Navy Dependent Support Regulations
Sailors are required to support their spouses and children even while separated. Read our post on the Navy's Dependent Support Regulations.
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Feb 18, 2022
Understanding Army Dependent Support Regulations
Every single branch requires that their service members financially support their families. This includes children and spouses. In the...
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Feb 2, 2022
Enforcing Child and Spousal Support in the Military
If there is a court order requiring that a military member pay child support or alimony and the member doesn't pay, what will the...
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Feb 1, 2022
Understanding the Marine Corps Dependent Support Obligations
Understanding the Marine Corps Dependent Support Regulations during marital separation
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Apr 29, 2021
Do I need a Legal Separation agreement while living apart from my spouse?
Why is it important to have a formal separation agreement? The goal of a separation agreement is to define the roles of the parties while...
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Apr 29, 2021
Legal Separations for Military Families
Key Information on Legal Separations for Military Divorces
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