Can military members file for divorce in any state?

Can military members file for divorce in any state?

Generally speaking, military members and their spouses have three choices when it comes to where they can file for divorce: The state where the spouse filing resides; The state where the military member is stationed; or. The state where the military member claims legal residency.

Is ex spouse entitled to military disability?

No. Federal law – specifically, the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act, found at 10 U.S.C. §1408 – exempts VA disability payments from division upon divorce. It is not an asset which can be divided at divorce as marital or community property.

Can an ex wife get Tricare?

After a divorce, the sponsor remains eligible for TRICARE. This is the same for the sponsor’s biological and adopted children. The former spouse only remains eligible for TRICARE if he or she meets certain criteria. If not, the former spouse stays eligible up until the day the divorce is final.

Can you talk during deployment?

Most would be happy to talk or Skype or email every day. Also, the deployed service members sometimes don’t have much to talk about. Every day can feel like Groundhog Day during deployment. Some service members have to wait in lines or pay out of pocket to use phones or internet during deployment.