Garnishing Military Retirement Benefits

Summary

Susan is seeking to garnish her ex-husbands military retirement benefits due to their 14-year marriage overlapping with his military service. She needs to obtain a court order for this. She is also interested in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage. She is currently residing in West Monroe, Louisiana and does not have legal representation.

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What specific issue are you facing with your military retirement in Louisiana?
Going for garnishment first have to get a judgement
What is the reason for seeking garnishment of the military retirement?
My ex-husband. 14yrs of marriage * mo after he went in navy
Are you seeking garnishment for unpaid alimony or child support?
No for * yrs of marriage
Are you seeking a portion of your ex-husband's military retirement benefits due to your marriage overlapping with his military service?
Yes plus spb.he retured *.i have a petition that never was final because he hadnt retired .i just found out he retired *.he told me a month ago he is fixing to retire come to find out he was working at a base civil service
Did you have a court order for division of his military retirement benefits at the time of your divorce?
Child support ,alimony said they couldnt settle that until retired.he is fixing ti draw a military, civil service social security thinkin hes got it made.he even when we got a divorced offered to giveup right to kids for his retirement
Did you have a legal agreement or court order that entitled you to a portion of your ex-husband's military retirement benefits?
That is what ive got to do
What is the current status of your legal agreement or court order regarding the division of your ex-husband's military retirement benefits?
Dfas said thats what i need .if i have to take him to court i may can get all whats due to me
What is the exact advice DFAS gave you regarding your situation?
Get a judgement done awarding me a percentage r a dollar figure and a award for sbp
What is the SBP (Survivor Benefit Plan) coverage you're referring to?
Yes
What is the current status of your Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage?
Dont know they told me he would have to pay the premiums
What steps have you taken so far to obtain a court order for the division of your ex-husband's military retirement benefits?
Trying to go the cheapest route.i would like to bust his bubble.hes had * divorces .does that say alot
What is the current status of your legal representation? Do you have a lawyer assisting you with this process?
No.i talk to someone.u know anyone in la that could get their money after
What is the name of the city in Louisiana where you are currently residing? This will help me provide you with contact details of the nearest court or legal aid services.
West monror
What is the status of your ex-husband's Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage?