Alimony, or spousal support, consists of periodic payments made from one spouse to another during and following a divorce.

The Consumer Credit Protection Act limits the amount that can be deducted as child support or alimony from earnings.

Laws and requirements for relocating parents vary by state.

The laws of the state in which you were divorced or, if unmarried, where your child lives will apply.

Military pay stops when a member dies. The Survivor Benefit Plan, or SBP, is an annuity that provides a beneficiary with monthly payments for life.

In so many ways, the military community is a different beast. We have our own lingo. Our own unique challenges. Our own justice system. We rely on established, consistent systems to manage life's curveballs.

The Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (USFSPA) recognizes the right of state courts to distribute military retired pay to a spouse or former spouse and provides a method of enforcing these orders through the Department of Defense.

Child support is established by court order. The amount of support is generally determined by guidelines provided by each state. Once established, child support remains in effect at the rate determined by the initial court order unless and until modified by a subsequent order.