Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Am I entitled to part of my spouse's military retirement benefit?

The answer to that question depends on specific facts in your case. For example:

How long is the marriage?

How long was your spouse in the military?

Did the time periods overlap?

Is the retirement payment already in pay-out status?

Is any portion retirement payment reduced by a service related disability payment or might he or she take that option in future?

Note: A veteran can receive anywhere between 10 and 100 of his or her retired pay in the form of disability pay. There are a number of ways to address these issues but it must be examined carefully before a Final Judgment is issued.

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