Divorce is never easy, and it gets even more complicated when one or both spouses are in the military. One of the trickiest parts? Understanding how VA disability benefits fit into the financial picture. Here is what every military spouse should know. VA Disability...
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What Military Spouses Need to Know About a Military Divorce
by David Smith | Apr 26, 2024
A military divorce has some unique considerations that differ from a civilian divorce. An example of which is that in a military divorce, federal rules govern eligibility for a Former Spouse to lifetime medical care, which state courts cannot dictate. Also, federal...
Military Divorce: How Can I Keep My Dignity?
by David Smith | Feb 20, 2024
Divorce is always a challenging journey. For those in the military or married to someone in the military, divorce comes with its own set of unique considerations. Here are some tips to help military families navigate the divorce process with respect, open...
Is a Military Divorce Different?
by David Smith | Nov 30, 2023
A divorce that involves someone that is in the military or that has a military pension, encompasses some crucial elements that are different from a civilian divorce. These elements include the division of a current military pension when the service member is already...
The Gray Divorce Podcast – Military Divorce with Special Guest David Smith (Lt. Col. ret.)
by David Smith | Mar 27, 2023
Military Divorce is a different creature than civilian divorce and has a particular set of rules and regulations, as might befit the military! On this episode of The Gray Divorce Podcast Andrew Hatherley and I untangle the various rules and benefits that apply to couples in military divorce.
Divorce in the Military
by David Smith | Feb 20, 2023
If you’re a current or former member of the armed forces, chances are you’ve been trained for some of the most grueling and demanding situations out there. What that training doesn’t do, is prepare you for the challenges of a military divorce. Even for civilians,...
Divorce and the Military | Splitting Smart with David Smith, CDFA®, USAF veteran
by David Smith | Jan 13, 2022
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