Military

Military Divorce: Can I Keep My Military ID Card?

Military Divorce: Can I Keep My Military ID Card?

For non-military spouses, military IDs can be revoked if specific qualifications are not met. Due to Tampa's close proximity to MacDill Air Force Base, plenty of divorcing couples have questions rega...

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Is My Military Accrued Vacation Time and Sick Leave a Marital Asset?

Is My Military Accrued Vacation Time and Sick Leave a Marital Asset?

Military divorces come with additional strings, including what is considered an assets for equitable distribution. Divorce is difficult enough without additional layers of legal complexity, but the r...

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Is My Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) a Marital Asset?

Is My Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) a Marital Asset?

In any divorce case, retirement funds are fair ground for equitable distribution. If you or a spouse was a federal employee or uniformed service member, you are likely already familiar with a thrift...

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Survivor Benefit Plan FAQs

Survivor Benefit Plan FAQs

For those serving in the armed forces, a survivor benefit plan is a good way of supporting your family. What is the Survivor Benefit Plan? The survivor benefit plan applies to members of the militar...

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Is Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) included as income for Child Support payment calculations?

Is Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) included as income for Child Support payment calculations?

Even if the funds are from the government, these funds play a factor in your child support.  If you are receiving an Overseas Housing Allowance, that Overseas Housing Allowance will be included in y...

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What is the Ten-Year Rule?

What is the Ten-Year Rule?

It is vital to understand the Ten-Year Rule and how it impacts your pension.  One of the most overall misunderstood aspects of military divorce is the Ten-Year Rule.  Most service members who visit...

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Is my military pension a marital asset?

Is my military pension a marital asset?

Your pensions may be at risk.  In my practice, the overwhelming majority of military divorce law questions I receive center around the service member’s military pension.  Every divorcing soldier ...

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