I have written before concerning the increase of divorces among the armed forces. Among the assets that raise the most concern in a military divorce is the benefits of a military retirement.
So, how do you know if you will be eligible to receive some of your spouse’s benefits if you divorce him/her? You follow what’s called the 20-20-20 Rule. An excellent discussion of the rule is found at Christine Bauer’s Florida Divorce & Family Law Blog. To quote Christine, “If you have been married for 20 years, your spouse has been in the military for at least 20 years, and you have 20 years of marriage overlapping your 20 years of marriage, then you are entitled to the same benefits as your soon to be ex-spouse.”
There is also a 20-20-15 rule, and I invite you to check out Christine’s site to learn more about it.
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