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By Tara N. Brewer

Special to DadsDivorce.com

One of the main anxieties during a military divorce is how the financial benefits are divided.

Military pensions require no minimum age and increase with the cost-of-living for the next 40 years, according to a Wall Street Journal article.

The military doesn’t provide direct retirement payments to the ex-spouse unless 10 years of marriage overlapped with 10 years of service. If this criterion isn't met, the military ex-spouse makes the decision on whether to share their pension.

Question:

I am a 100% disabled military veteran who receives a pension and does not work.

Is my soon-to-be-ex-wife entitled to any of this military disability pension money I receive on a monthly basis?

Question:

My pension does not vest until I have been working for 20 years, which is 8 years away. I have been told my soon-to-be-ex is entitled to half of my pension.

But what half is she entitled to? Half of the contribution amount that is in the account as of the file date or half of my pension when benefits are paid after 20 years?

Question:

As part of the property division in my divorce, my ex-wife currently receives 50% of my pension.

If she remarries can the pension payment be stopped?

Question:

My question has to do with alimony and marital property division. My wife is seeking half of my pension in our divorce. It is the only income I receive due to my disability.

Is she entitled to half of my retirement benefits even though it's the only income I have?