How is military retirement calculated for divorce?
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How is military retirement calculated for divorce?
“The spouse shall receive 50% of the marital share of the service member’s disposable retired pay. The marital share is a fraction, the numerator is 216 months of marriage during the service member’s creditable military service, divided by the total number of months of the member’s creditable military service.”
Are pensions included in divorce settlements?
The law is such that, any assets that have grown during the time of the of the marriage, pension included, are used to determine the net family property. In your case working with a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CFDA) could help you determine which assets would be most beneficial to keep.
How does adultery affect divorce in Washington State?
Adultery has no bearing on a divorce in Washington State. Cheating doesn’t matter because Washington State is a “no-fault” state, which means that either party can file for divorce without providing proof of a particular cause, such as adultery.
