Charlotte Divorce Lawyer Blog
Divorce happens to thousands of families every year. It is estimated that overall, about 40 to 45% of all marriages will end in divorce. It affects people in all walks of life and in all professions, including military families. Divorce can be more complicated when one or both spouses are military members. A knowledgeable divorce attorney will guide you through the ins and outs of military divorce.
Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act
While marital assets in North Carolina are distributed equally, military pay can be complex. The Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA) is a law that gives state courts the right to distribute military retired pay to a spouse/former spouse. It is a federal law, so it pertains to the entire country. A former spouse may get medical benefits as well as commissary and exchange benefits through either the MWR program or through Tricare medical benefits. To qualify for these benefits, you must meet certain criteria. This is called the 20/20/20 rule.