What steps do I have to take to collect the military pension I was awarded in my divorce settlement?
As part of my divorce agreement in 1995, I was awarded part of my ex-husband's military pension as long as I didn't marry before then the pension becomes available.
I was told that when he turns 50 (which will happen in February of 2009) the pension will be available.
How do I apply for the pension?
Can the pension be distributed in one lump sum?
Thanks so much for any advice!
Kim
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This the most current stuff just keep you up to date. Things have been altered. Just make sure your covered ma’am:
A spouse that passes the 20/20/20 test (the military member has completed at least 20 years of creditable service; the spouse has been married to the military member for at least 20 years at date of final decree of divorce; and the period of marriage overlaps the period of creditable service by at least 20 years) can receive commissary and PX privileges and full medical benefits. These benefits will be suspended if the spouse remarries; however, they will be revived if the subsequent marriage is terminated.
A 20/20/15 spouse (at least 15 years of overlap between the marriage and the creditable service) may be entitled to full military medical benefits for a one-year period after which the spouse may purchase a DoD-negotiated conversion health policy. These benefits will be suspended if the spouse remarries and will not be revived unless the subsequent marriage is annulled.
Former spouses of military members or retirees may have additional benefits under the Survivor’s Benefit Plan (SBP), certain separation incentive programs, and in certain domestic abuse situations.
Go to this link and check out these links (if they work for you) and they can answer you questions. I could find out, but I am not at work right now. You should also talk to your lawyer and the nearset post legal/JAG office on any base near you.
, DFAS Fact Sheet/Q&As, Application for Former Spouse Payments from Retired Pay , scroll down for FSPA information, Retirement Services Office FSPA information, a “What others say” page with links to other comments on the FSPA. From The American Retirees Association,, founded in 1984 for the exclusive purpose of addressing inequities in the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA), Public Law 97-252 (Title 10 USC 1408).
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You said it your self… It’s your ex-husbands military pension, he is the one who suffered and work for it not you. I know one of my old E-7 who retired now can’t afford rent because his ex gets most of his pension. she never done nothing but cheat on him and set around the house for 20 yrs. You can’t find a job and get your own retirement pension.
go to the nearest military installation next to you. or google it and find the number for jag. they will help you