Spousal Support in Washington State

I'm asking this on behalf of a long suffering friend of mine

He is disabled and exists solely on his VA pension and a small social security payment.

Will these be taken into consideration if his soon to be ex wife were to pursue him for spousal support?

[LegalBeagle]

Originally posted by maryp
I'm asking this on behalf of a long suffering friend of mine

He is disabled and exists solely on his VA pension and a small social security payment.

Will these be taken into consideration if his soon to be ex wife were to pursue him for spousal support?

Yes. A judge will not order someone to pay 1k a month if there income is only 250.

I thank you for responding LB. However, in investigating this a little further, it's obvious that the situation regarding Military support issues isn't straight forward.

Divorce, spousal and child support where one (or both) spouse is in or retired from the Military is a complicated matter, and I'd suggest to anyone that they read whatever they can lay their hands on about the subject.

The following sites are excellent resources. However, in just browsing this subject, it's something that I would definatetly advise they seek legal advice on and to make sure that the attorney/lawyer of their choosing is knowledgeable in the US Former Spouses' Protection Act.

[url]http://usmilitary.about.com/careers/usmilitary/library/weekly/aa121700a.htm[/url]

http:www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/10?1408.text.html
[url]http://www.tricare.osd.mil/[/url]

[url]http://www.divorcenet.com/military/military.html[/url]

[url]http://www.divorcenet.com:3336/?forum=board8[/url]

[LegalBeagle]

Oh I totally agree (but that was not your question ). In any matter (especially where money is concern) you should retain an attorney. People do not realize that a few thousand for an attorney today, will save them 60k over the next 18+ years etc..

Sorry LB! - I didn't mean to cause offense. You answered my original question - and I thank you.

You are right - there is no substitute for good legal advice - and in reading just a little on this subject - money spent beforehand would be a sound investment.

[LegalBeagle]

Originally posted by maryp
Sorry LB! - I didn't mean to cause offense. You answered my original question - and I thank you.

You are right - there is no substitute for good legal advice - and in reading just a little on this subject - money spent beforehand would be a sound investment.

There was no offense taken my lickle English Rose..

You may well change your mind about that little endearment - sorry, but I thought this was funny.


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