Experienced Military Divorce Property Division Lawyers

Property division in a Hawaii military divorce requires careful legal attention to both state and federal laws to protect your interests. Each decision made during this process can have lasting implications for your financial security and access to military benefits. Thankfully, an experienced attorney can ensure nothing is overlooked.

Greg Ryan & Associates, Attorneys at Law, LLLC, brings nearly 20 years of legal advocacy in Honolulu, providing unique legal insight into military families’ challenges during divorce. Our approach focuses on achieving fair property settlements while maintaining dignity and respect.

Key Military-Specific Property Division Considerations

Military divorce cases often require special consideration for:

• Military retirement benefits: The division of military retirement pay follows specific federal guidelines under USFSPA, determining how and when former spouses can receive their share.
• Health care coverage: Former spouses may qualify for continued TRICARE benefits under the 20/20/20 or 20/20/15 rules, providing important health care security post-divorce.
• Base housing and BAH: Complex rules surrounding military housing benefits and Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) during and after divorce.
• Special pay and allowances: Military members receive various special pay and allowances that must be properly categorized and divided during divorce.
• Thrift Savings Plans (TSP): Military TSP accounts require specific handling during property division to help ensure proper distribution.

Every military family’s situation is unique, requiring legal personalized attention to properly address their specific circumstances and goals. Our lawyers take time to understand your particular needs while ensuring all military benefits and assets are properly identified and valued before division.

Protecting Your Rights Under Federal Law

The federal government has established specific rules that govern military divorce property division. For instance:

• The 10/10 rule determines the direct payment of retirement benefits through DFAS
• The 20/20/20 rule affects continued access to military benefits post-divorce
• The 20/20/15 rule influences temporary healthcare coverage eligibility
• Servicemembers Civil Relief Act provides active duty service members with special protections

These federal protections can dictate the outcome of your property division and future stability in one way or another. In that case, our experienced team can help ensure all applicable rules are properly applied to protect your legal interests the entire time.

Moving Forward With Confidence

Greg Ryan & Associates, Attorneys at Law, LLLC, provides clear guidance and practical solutions for military families facing divorce. Contact our Honolulu office today at 808-796-5613 or online to schedule your appointment. We serve military families across O’ahu, Kaua’i, Maui and Hawai’i.