If part of the retired pay is awarded as marital property upon divorce, how do I obtain direct payment from DFAS?
You must meet the “10-year test” to receive direct payment under the Act. You, the former spouse, must have been married to the servicemember for at least of 10 years, during which the member performed at least 10 years of creditable service for retirement purposes. Further, if you meet the test, you must get a court order specifically stating that the award shall be made as direct payment of retired pay. If these conditions are met, then you can get monthly checks from DFAS.
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