This blog is both a "heads-up" and "call to action" for former spouses who meet the 20/20/20 or 20/20/15 requirements. I've learned over the last few years that it takes a legitimate 20/20/20 or 20/20/15 former spouse 4 to 5 months from divorce until they complete processing and have the following: (1)...

Military retirees receive cost-of-living adjustments or COLAs. Servicemembers still serving receive annual pay increases. Let's look at the differences.

The law on Retiree COLAs is found in Title 10 U.S. Code § 1401a, Adjustment of retired pay and retainer pay to reflect changes in Consumer Price...