The Willick Law Group has substantial experience dealing with military retirement benefits cases.  Marshal Willick wrote the first textbook in this subject area, “Military Retirement Benefits in Divorce: A Lawyer’s Guide to Valuation and Distribution” for the American Bar Association in 1998, and has written articles and taught continuing legal education seminars on the subject for over 20 years.

The materials below, including a comprehensive article on division of military retirement benefits, a Survivor’s Benefit Plan cost-shifting calculator, and a number of explanatory exhibits, are intended to provide a resource for those interested in learning about this subject area.

Military cases involve unique and technical issues.  The Willick Law Group often assists litigants and lawyers throughout the country, drafting orders, consulting, or providing expert witness testimony in military cases.  We welcome calls or e-mails from litigants or attorneys who have need for more direct assistance with their cases.

Press Release for SBP Premium Calculator
Universal SBP Premium-Shifting Calculator in Excel (Microsoft)
Universal SBA Premium-Shifting Calculator in Quatro Pro (Corel)

From a CLE at Anchorage, Alaska (2009):

Divorcing the Military. How to Attack and How to Defend
Checklist - Military Retirement Benefit Cases
DD Form 2656-10: SBP Request for Deemed Election
Application for Former Spouse Payments from Retired Pay DD Form 2293

Charts
     Military Retirement Eras
     Exhibits to Death and Related Topics of Cheer
     Old Disposable Pay Distribution Charts
     New Disposable Pay Distribution Charts
     20/20/20 Military Spouses
     20/20/20 Military Spouses Alternate
     20/20/15 Military Spouses
     20/20/15 Military Spouses Alternate
     Military Retired Pay Civil Service 1 Kept Seperate
     Military Retired Pay Civil Service 2 MRBS Waived to Combine
Model Decree of Divorce Form
New USFSPA Regulations

Additional Military related articles and information:

10 U.S.C. 1408 (Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act)
Regulations DoD 7000.14-R Vol. 7B Ch.29
Thrift Savings Plan for Military Members
Military Retired Pay and the Dangers of "REDUX"
Disability Benefits and "Concurrent Receipt"

American Bar Association: Military Committee

Military Divorce MRB\SBP Order Questionnaire 

Military Pay Calculator (calculator for "RMC" -- converts non-taxable elements of military compensation, such as BAH, or BAS, into their taxable equivalency for support, compariative household income, and similar calculations).

Roll Call (Newsletter of the Military Committee, ABA Family Law Section: Vol. 2008-1, Summer, 2008)

AAML Position Paper on 2001 Review of USFSPA

Summary Table of Former Military Spouse Medical Benefits.  It may be good idea to remind folks that seek Indefinite CHCBP Coverage (i.e., beyond 36 months) that the "front line" Customer Service Reps at the CHCBP Administrators are NOT well briefed on the "indefinite CHCBP Coverage" issue for qualifying former spouses. Clients approaching that Threshold should ask to speak with a CHCBP Administrator Supervisor and usually they are better informed. What I've discovered happens as the Former Spouse approaches the 36 month threshold is that front line Customer Service Reps (and TRICARE Service Center Representatives) will tell callers that 36 months is the "max" they can get. Unless the Former Spouse perseveres and asked to speak with a Supervisor, they will just give up. The Supervisor will advise the Former Spouse to submit their CHCBP Application as usual, and attached a copy of their Divorce Decree, Settlement Agreement, DRO, MPDO, or whatever they have to show they are entitled to a portion of MRP and/or FS SBP coverage. They should also submit a letter stating why CHCBP coverage is the ONLY available coverage they have, and to formally/specifically ask for "Indefinite CHCBP Coverage." That will usually do the trick. 
Contributed by John Camp