Continuing a discussion of military Tricare benefits after divorce, today I address a method of continuing Tricare after active service, known as TAMP. TAMP stands for Transitional Assistance Management Program. Members separating honorably from active duty, and their family members, can continue Tricare for up to 180 days after separation. In limited circumstances, reservists can […]
A spouse divorcing a servicemember in Wisconsin must be aware of the health insurance benefits available to him/her and the children after divorce. This blog provides some basic information on military health insurance, to be followed by a series of blogs addressing continued coverage for ex-spouses and children. The military health/dental insurance program is known […]
The spouse of a servicemember should be aware of accrued leave as a potential asset at the time of divorce. Servicemembers accrue 30 days of paid leave each year. Upon honorable separation from the military, servicemembers can choose how to apply unused leave. Of course, the member can simply take the leave. However, the member […]
Wisconsin family law attorneys frequently have to make the distinction between legal custody and physical placement, as the two tend to be used interchangeably by the public. Legal custody refers to a parent’s legal ability to make decisions for his/her child regarding such important topics as religion, schooling, and medical care, among other things. Physical […]
In order to properly calculate a servicemember’s military retired pay in a Wisconsin divorce, you must be aware of the difference in reserve vs. active duty retirement. Military regulations require that retired pay for servicemembers retired from active duty is calculated based on months of service. Members who retire from the reserve calculate retired pay […]
Receipt of disability benefits by a military servicemember can have a significant effect on the ex-spouse in a Wisconsin divorce. When a servicemember retires with a disability rating, his/her military retired pay may be affected. If the disability rating is greater than 50%, the member receives both the full disability pay and full military retired […]
Military servicemembers receive various forms of pay. A parent working with his/her divorce or child custody lawyer must be aware of the meaning and availability of those forms of pay. Basic pay: this is the servicemember’s pay, equivalent to a salary for civilian employees. Basic allowance for housing (BAH): military housing allowance based on […]
A spouse of a military member at divorce must be aware of his/her rights regarding the division of military retired pay. The actual division of the pay is addressed in separate posts. However, once the spouse’s portion of the retired pay is awarded, the spouse should take steps to protect it. The survivor benefit plan […]
When a servicemember is divorced, his/her military retired pay is often divided with the ex-spouse. Whether you are the servicemember or the spouse, it is vital to ensure that the calculation is done properly. A Court Order Acceptable for Processing (COAP) is a document required by the military to specify the exact terms […]
A COAP is shorthand for Court Order Acceptable for Processing. This document is an order, separate from a Wisconsin divorce judgment, that the military requires to divide military retired pay between ex-spouses. When a military member is divorced, the court grants a judgment. The spouses’ property will be allocated in that judgment. Since a servicemember’s […]
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