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.

What Happens With TRICARE When a Military Couple Divorces?

What Happens With TRICARE When a Military Couple Divorces?

For military families undergoing a divorce, one of the biggest concerns of the non-military spouse is whether they and their kids will still be able to access health benefits. In a military divorce, the former spouse (referred to by TRICARE as the “sponsor”), and all of their biological or adopted children only remains eligible for TRICARE if he or she meets certain criteria. In this video from Shewmaker & Shewmaker, Steve Shewmaker and Alexa Lewis discuss those criteria, how they may apply under different scenarios and how to navigate the rules.