A summary of the benefits available to a former military spouse after a divorce, with links to more in-depth articles about each.
Family Support
Comprehensive discussion of the GI Bill in a divorce case, from the allocation of benefits to their treatment for child support & alimony.
Explains the impact of base housing in a divorce, from who lives in the housing during or after divorce, to impact on spousal and child support..
The military will not adjudicate paternity claims, but some benefits may be available if the member voluntarily executes an acknowledgment of paternity.
The Navy requires its personnel to support separated spouses and family members by paying a fraction of base pay + BAH, and punishes noncompliance.
Marines are required to support separated spouses and children by paying a percentage of BAH or OHA, depending upon the number of family members.
Explains how to garnish military pay, retirement and VA benefits to satisfy spousal maintenance or child support orders.
Family of a military member convicted or separated for committing abuse may be entitled to monthly compensation or a share of the member’s military retirement.
The Coast Guard requires its members to support separated spouses and children, with limited grounds available for relief from the obligations.
Explains the Army’s family support requirements pursuant to AR 608-99, including amounts, in-kind payments, and relief from the obligation.
Air Force personnel are required to pay separated family members a pro rata share of the BAH without the locality adjustment, with limited exceptions.
Unremarried former spouses may participate in programs to provide military benefits, including health, from 20/20/20 to the military version of COBRA.