Disabilty retirement payments
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Disabilty retirement payments
My decree gives my ex half of my retirement. I am prently on disabilty retirement from the US government, not social security, but the Corps of Engineers. Is my ex entitled to half of my monthly check?
Asked on June 15, 2009 under Family Law, Tennessee
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Based on my research, yes your ex-wife is entitled to half your disability benefits.
Since this is an evolving area of the law, and I am not licensed in Tennessee, there may be an exclusion in the law of which I am unaware. Your best bet is to speak with an attorney in your are on this matter.
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