We need to know the country, state or province.
A state court order must say military retirement pay is part of the alimony can a former spouse receive a portion. No Federal law says a former spouse is entitled to the pay as part of alimony.
She sure can.
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More information is needed. Retirement from WHAT? Reduced benefits from WHERE? Are you speaking of a company retirement plan or Social Securioty?
Yes, you can apply for former spouse retirement benefits if you meet certain criteria. Generally, you must have been married to the retiree for at least 10 years, and you must be at least 62 years old to qualify. Additionally, you may need to provide documentation of your marriage and divorce to access these benefits. It's advisable to check with the specific retirement plan or Social Security for detailed eligibility requirements.
In some cases, a former spouse may be able to make a claim on retirement benefits, such as through a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) during divorce proceedings. However, the specific rules and eligibility for this vary depending on the type of retirement plan and the terms of the divorce agreement. It is advisable to consult with a legal professional for guidance on this matter.
Yes. Texas is a community property state, therefore your spouse is entitled to half of the retirement you earned during marriage if you are divorcing in Texas.
No, you cannot stop an ex-spouse from receiving her share of CDRP. CDRP was enacted to be a "win-win" situation for both the ex-military member and the former spouse, to ensure the former spouse retains the benefits awarded them in the divorce proceedings.
Yes, a spouse can draw Social Security benefits based on their partner's retirement benefits if the spouse is at least 62 years old and the primary earner has filed for retirement. The spouse may receive up to 50% of the primary earner's benefit amount, depending on their age when they start receiving benefits. If the spouse has their own work record, they can choose to receive benefits based on their own earnings if that amount is higher.
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No, unless the retiree took out the Survior Benefit option on retirement, then the spouse would get 1/2 of the military retirees monthly benefit.
Contact the branch of service spouse is in. For the US Army contact Headquarters, Department of the Army, St. Louis, MO 63132. All branches of the US military have a personnel section.