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Why is USFSPA important in a military divorce?

April 26, 2017military divorce usfspa

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Why is USFSPA important in a military divorce?

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USFSPA establishes the rules by which the retired pay of a service member is divided and distributed. For a career military person, this retired pay may be the largest asset he or she has. In a divorce, military retired pay is property, not income. USFSPA also establishes guidelines under which a former military spouse retains full medical, commissary and exchange privileges.