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What Gives A State Court The Power To Treat Military Retired Pay As Marital Property To Be Divided In A Divorce?
In 1982 Congress passed a law, the Uniformed Services Former Spouses` Protection Act, that permits state courts to treat military retired pay as property. The law was Public Law 97252, and the … more
Does The Usfspa Dictate How The Division Of Retired Pay Will Be Computed?
No. With certain broad limitations, this is left to state courts to determine the percentage awarded to the spouse.
Did The Law Require State Courts To Divide Military Retired Pay?
No, it only permitted state courts to treat it as property. At this time, all states, in one way or another, treat military retired pay as property in certain circumstances.

What to Bring to Your Divorce Consultation
A divorce is a life changing event. Sometimes a divorce is amicable and sometimes it is contested. Either way, it is wise to hire an attorney with whom you are comfortable and who you trust to look out for your interests in the divorce settlement. Your first meeting with an attorney is called a consultation. It is usually through this consultation meeting and reference … more
When and How do Courts Order Spousal Support?
When married couples divorce, courts have the authority to order that one spouse pay the other spouse spousal support. Spousal support, which is also known as alimony or maintenance, is meant to protect a spouse’s standard of living. It is usually provided to spouses who have been out of the workforce during the marriage, who have taken part time jobs during the marriage, or … more