Military Pension Division Orders

Military Pension Division Orders

In this video, Steve and Patty Shewmaker from Shewmaker and Lewis discuss the intricacies of dividing military pensions in divorce cases. They regularly handle cases related to military pension division, a very specialized area of the law.

Transcript Highlights: The Shewmakers delve into a specific case from Wyoming, highlighting the challenges when a service member transitions from active duty to reserves during divorce proceedings. The court’s refusal to clarify a pension division order based on a change in status is explored, leaving the former spouse with potential complications.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn about the nuances of military pension division during divorce.

• Understand the impact of a service member’s switch from active duty to reserves on pension division orders.

• Discover the importance of clarity in drafting pension division orders to avoid unfavorable outcomes.

If you have questions or need assistance with military pension division orders, don’t hesitate to reach out. Call us today, and we’ll be happy to provide guidance tailored to your situation.

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