Military Pension Division: The Frozen Benefit Rule
The new Frozen Benefit Rule upends the law regarding military pension division in almost every state. Read more
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Taxes and Military Pensions: The Long and Short of It
Taxes and military pensions are not simple subjects; they require understanding alimony and income—and tax issues specific to military pension garnish... Read more
Can Pre-Marital Military Years Become Marital in a Pension?
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.... Read more
Military Retirement & Divorce: A Guide for Family Lawyers
If you represent military families, then you should be dedicated to staying abreast of changes in the law. Here's what you must know about military re... Read more
Federal Employee Pensions and Divorce: What You Must Know
There is no one-size-fits-all for federal employee pensions because they are all so different from one another. You need to know what makes them diffe... Read more
A Different MDMA: Military Divorce, Malpractice, and the Attorney
The most common questions attorneys have about military divorce are about the Frozen Benefit Rule (FBR) and how it will affect pension division. To av... Read more
Military Responses in Domestic Violence Cases
The military has multiple responses for dealing with domestic violence – including criminal punishments, administrative remedies, services to treat vi... Read more
NDAA 2017 (“Frozen Benefit Rule”) in Military Court Orders
Pension division for fixing alimony in Military Court Orders has been revised under NDAA 2017. Here is why you should draft an alimony garnishment ord... Read more
Circumventing a Trial Court’s Ruling Regarding Military Retirement Pay
A surprising Supreme Court decision allows a disabled veteran to override an ex-spouse's right to receive their court-awarded share of military retire... Read more
Common Mistakes when Valuing Pensions
QDRO and pension expert Mark Altschuler discusses common mistakes when valuing defined benefit and defined contribution plans, including partial offse... Read more
Ten Commandments for Handling Military Retirement Benefits
For attorneys bold enough to accept the challenge, here are some tips to help you get started on handling military retirement benefits for your client... Read more
HELP! It’s My First Military Divorce Case
A soldier has just called your office for an appointment next Monday. He wants a divorce. How should you prepare for your military divorce case? Read more
Federal Pensions in Divorce
Retirement plans tend to be the largest marital asset in a divorce. Here are important issues to consider when dealing with federal pensions in divorc... Read more
Military Divorce: Returning Service Members and the “Home Front”
Service members returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan face complex matrimonial problems at times. Their cases pose serious challenges for family la... Read more
Bright Line and Coverture in Divorce Pension Valuations and Distribution
In valuing marital property for purpose of equitable distribution in most jurisdictions, the definition of marital property is what is acquired during... Read more
