While divorce is essentially a civilian matter, there are certain benefits and issues that are unique to military divorces, particularly if the parties were married for a long time. This week's Paycheck Chronicles mailbag question highlights one of the most important things to know if you are divorcing from someone in the military.
Notifying DFAS About Former Spouse SBP
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- VA May Have Incorrect Addresses for 25,000 Veterans
- Lawsuit Filed over Display of Bible at Veterans Hospital
- Tax Benefits of VA Loans Great for Veterans
- This World War II Vet Is Turning 100, and She'd Like a Birthday Card from You
- $500k Life Insurance Coverage from $35 a Month
- Fort Bragg Air Assault School Announces Closure
- Bill That Would Grant Benefits to Blue Water Navy Vets Is Headed for a Vote
- T-Mobile is Hiring Vets – Multiple Locations
- In First, Pentagon to Release Information on Military Dependent Suicides
- Your VA Loan Benefit is Worth up to $484k Financing
- The Pentagon Is Rushing to Outsource Military Moves, and Moving Companies Aren't Happy
- Pell Grant Limits Increase While Student Loan Interest Rates Decrease This July
- Navy to Shutter Reservist-Specific Officer Training School
- Tired of Out-of-Pocket Costs? Get a Tricare Supplement
- Next F-35A Training Squadron to Be Located at Eglin
- Army Tests Extended-Range Rockets
- New Training Aims to Counter Ballistic Missiles
- Air Force Debuts Loadmaster Virtual Training System
- Army Will Send New Capabilities to Eastern Europe
- New Tech Could Provide Combat Insights to Allies
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