Uniformed Services Former Spouse's Protection Act - Frequently Asked Questions

Authored By: Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Information from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service on the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act which recognizes the right of state courts to distribute military retired pay to a spouse or former spouse and provides a method of enforcing these orders through the Department of Defense. The Act also provides a method of enforcing current child support and/or arrears and current alimony awarded in the court order.

Last Review and Update: Mar 09, 2023
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