2007-12-02 02:41:52 · 10 answers · asked by marika-ryu52 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I was married 13.5yrs; when he retired several yrs later, I got 1/3 of his retirement (did not get any alimony); also had child support less than $200/mo for each of 2 kids. Kids had ID card, medical, BX privileges. Kids were still in elementary. 3 yrs after divorce, I found out that I can get a pass to take kids on base for their shopping. Until then all their things were bought off-base. I was co-signer with my X on car loans and etc, but it did not count. I had to start from zero on credit and employment history. During marriage, I supported him with his career, cared for kids, I could not work or pursue any career-my life was on hold so he can go TDYs, school to advance. I'm asking this question because I heard they changed the law, that now if you were married 10+ yrs, you can keep more of benefits (ID cards to shop on base, and etc?) If this is true, can I qualify for this benefit?? Where can I get info on this new law? I thank everyone for their answers.
2007-12-04 03:58:58 · update #1
They are entitled to part of his retirement.
2007-12-02 02:45:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Forgive me, this is a sore subject with me.
You have no dependent benefits unless there are children involved, then they get full benefits but you still get none. However, on occasion, some ex wives have been very cruel and gone after a portion of retirement money. Some states have woken up to the how wrong this is and stopped the proccess. Additionally, service members who are getting divorced can protect thier military pension by adding military retirement clause to thier divorce decree. It worked for me and now the lying cheating ho gets nothing of mine!!
2007-12-02 03:33:49 · answer #2 · answered by Tincan Navy 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
My friend divorced her AF husband a few years ago. She is getting 40% of his retirement. They were married just over 10 years. Not sure how they figured the 40%,Probably the amount of years they were married compared to the years he was in. He also had to keep the medical insurance for the children.
2007-12-02 03:19:32 · answer #3 · answered by Jan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well Nothing to be exact.
A barracks lawyer will tell you 50% of his retirement but thats not true.
It all depends on state law and the retirement is seen as marital property to be divided like anything else.
After 10 years of marriage the military will allow the service member to have some or all of his retirement sent directly to his former spouse but this is because it is often given to her in the divorce settlement not because the military says it's hers.
2007-12-02 03:34:07 · answer #4 · answered by MP US Army 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Ok first I am not a 27D , and feel you need to go to JAG there are some things I do know because I had friends who ended up divorcing... have you been married during his entire enlistment? has he been the sole provider? You may be entitled to either half or a smaller portion of his retirement IF he stays in, IF he has been the Sole Provider.
I suggest going to JAG and asking them what you are and are not entitle to, you need to go before he does, remember JAG cant not represent you and will refer you to an off Post Lawyer but JAG can tell you some things.
Good Luck,
Armywife & Soldier
2007-12-02 03:26:01 · answer #5 · answered by Justice35 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Benefits, none, all benefits will end once you get divorced.
As far as what you may be entitled to from divorce procedings, that is best handled by a divorce lawyer. It will vary by state.
I do know that USAA will allow the non militry spouse to have accts with them even after the divorce, and they are great company so maybe thats a "benefit"
Anywyas good luck with your ordeal, its not fun.
2007-12-02 03:03:07 · answer #6 · answered by E-Man 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't believe that you can keep any of your military benefits. However, if the spouse retires then you are eligible to receive half of their retirement pay.
You can read more at this site.
SFC
US Army
Retired
2007-12-02 02:48:20 · answer #7 · answered by SFC_Ollie 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You are entitled to part of his retirement. Personally, I don't think you should get any of it. He put his life on the line, not you. You did not earn it.
2007-12-02 06:03:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
the only way that you can get any money from him if you have alimony. also when he retires he has to have an insurance for you to get the money from military. but you can get social security from him. i got a thumbs down on this. i know because i have had the same problem!
2007-12-02 02:51:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Divorced you don't get anything....sadly though I think you can get some of his retirement.
2007-12-02 02:50:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋