How is military retirement split in a divorce?

November 28, 2020 Admin

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How is military retirement split in a divorce?

A state court can divide retired pay in any way it chooses (subject to the laws of that state). All 50 states treat military pension as marital or community property. One of the popular misconceptions about military retired pay is that it is only divisible if the marriage lasted at least 10 years.

Can ex wife and current wife collect Social Security?

you’re eligible for some of your ex’s Social Security wives and widows. That means most divorced women collect their own Social Security while the ex is alive, but can apply for higher widow’s rates when he dies.

What do I do if my ex husband violates a divorce decree?

If your ex-spouse violates any aspect of the final decree of divorce, you can file a motion for contempt of court. You can do this as a pro-se litigant or through your attorney. A copy of the contempt motion has to be served upon your ex-spouse. If you have an attorney, he/she will take care of serving your ex.