Base pay is only part of a military pay record. Housing allowances, other compensation, and deductions need careful review when calculating support.Read More

A practical early-school-year checklist for reviewing parenting-plan logistics in Maryland custody and divorce matters.Read More

Military orders can change a parenting schedule, but they do not automatically rewrite a custody order. Plan for notice, logistics, and any needed court action.Read More

Military retired pay and a Thrift Savings Plan account follow different rules. Identify both before agreeing to retirement language in a divorce settlement.Read More

Military duties may support a request to pause a civil case, but the request needs facts, supporting communications, and attention to existing orders.Read More

A military retired-pay award and former-spouse survivor coverage require separate attention, including distinct election and filing deadlines.Read More

Ten years of marriage is not a universal threshold for a share of military retired pay. Understand the difference between an award and direct payment.Read More