Dividing assets in divorce is always a difficult process. Military divorce is no exception. When one spouse is a service member, special laws specifically for military divorces can come into play. These laws include rules for splitting military pension benefits.
3 common challenges military couples face when divorcing
Serving in the military is no small feat. It is stressful, dangerous and exhausting. Members of the military often experience incredible emotional trauma, not to mention the strain of being away from friends and family for lengthy periods of time.
Study: Members of the military more likely to divorce
There is no shortage of challenges facing military families, between the stress of moving around so often, the fears associated with deployments, and the pain of physical injuries and mental illness.
Benchmark Decision Relative to Military Divorce and Spousal Benefits
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled on a dispute over military benefits in a post-judgment military divorce matter between a 20-year Air Force vet and his ex-wife. It found that, once the vet had waived part of his retirement pay for disability benefits, his exspouse was no longer entitled to a part of that pay.
