Military Pension Division

Military pension division refers to the process of dividing a service member's military retirement benefits during a divorce or legal separation. In many cases, the non-military spouse may be entitled to a portion of the military pension based on the length of the marriage and the period of service. This division is often governed by state laws and can involve complex calculations. Additionally, the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act allows states to treat military retirement pay as marital property, which can impact the financial settlement in divorce proceedings.