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In Martin v. Martin, a Court of Appeal recently ruled that pre-marital military years should be considered marital when applied to a federal pension. Here’s why. Read more
Making a mistake when drafting a QDRO can be very costly for both you & your client. Here's advice for those wanting to know how to draft a flawless QDRO. Read more
Pension division for fixing alimony in Military Court Orders has been revised under NDAA 2017. Here is why you should draft an alimony garnishment order! Read more
Some of these QDRO mistakes can have serious consequences, so avoid these nine pitfalls. Read more
A surprising Supreme Court decision allows a disabled veteran to override an ex-spouse's right to receive their court-awarded share of military retirement pay. Read more
What if you had the expertise, were protected from liability exposure, and could generate additional revenue by preparing all kinds of QDROs? Read more
The new Frozen Benefit Rule upends the law regarding military pension division in almost every state. Read more
Divorce in couples over the age of 50 has skyrocketed. In fact, it’s increased at such a significant rate, it is now known as “grey divorce.” With grey divorce come many unique issues that m... Read more
Courts struggle with the question of how Social Security benefits should be treated in equitable distribution. Here are a few critical issues to consider. Read more
There are numerous early retirement benefits a family lawyer must keep in mind when clients' pensions are being divided. Read more
