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How is a military pension divided in a divorce?

by Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP

 Mike’s Answer: Divorce proceedings are conducted by state courts and they can divide military pensions. The federal Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA) allows (but does not mandate) state courts divide military retirement pensions upon divorce, legal separation or…

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What is the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act?

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A couple filing for a military divorce has many facets to consider. With the marriage to a member of the military come many rights, protections and benefits. In June of 1981 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that treating military retired…

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What happens with our pets during and after the divorce? What if I don’t trust the other side to take proper care of them?

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 Mike’s Answer: For some couples, pets are an integral part of the family, but they can be another source of contention during a divorce. Under the law, pets are considered property, and they are essentially treated no different from a…

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Will I Be Responsible for My Husband’s Business Tax Debt?

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Craig’s Answer: We have a lot of tax debt incurred during the marriage due to my ex’s business. Will I still be responsible for it after the divorce? Nobody wants to pay for a debt that they are not responsible…

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