Aug 2, 2016

Radical Proposal for Division of Retirement Pay in Divorce


"...Former spouses might get a smaller share of a military member's monthly retirement pay if Congress passes legislation that some are describing as a “radical rewrite” of the law regarding the division of marital assets when military couples divorce.

It would require state courts to award payments to ex-spouses of service members based on the rank and years of service at the time of divorce — not the rank and years of service at the time of retirement, as is currently the case. In some cases, it will mean the spouse will get a smaller share of the service member’s monthly retirement.

“We’re trying to protect warriors out there fighting for our country..."

Read more at militarytimes.com