Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (USFSPA)

The Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (USFSPA) is a U.S. law that allows state courts to divide military retirement pay as part of divorce settlements. It recognizes the rights of former spouses of military members to receive a share of their retirement benefits if the marriage lasted at least 10 years while the service member was on active duty. The Act ensures that these benefits are treated similarly to civilian pensions, thereby providing financial support to former spouses after a divorce. It aims to balance the legal rights of both service members and their former partners.