Can I move my family and household after I set everything at my duty station?

2019-08-09T11:01:25-04:00

I having big time headache with moving my family and everything we own. Because my wife is having some legal issue to fix first before she can move she got in to a car accident few months back someone hit her car with my baby daughter in it she’s going to PT 3 times at week. Her back got mess up she’s sued the case been in for 5 months it can go all way to 1 year that’s what the lawyer say I came to figure this out with her lawyer and the guy is on vacation not coming back until after few days. Of my report day and this my first PCs any advice will help.
And also what are choices now?

Response by Capt Michael Wilford made Aug 9 at 2019 11:12 AM

2019-08-09T11:12:01-04:00

This is a complex question with many factors, but the bottom line is that you should work with your chain of command to get your family moved at the time that is best for them. As a former commander, I always looked out for the best interests of my Marines while still maintaining mission readiness and capability. Regardless of where your wife had her accident, the lawyers can continue to work for her even at your new duty station. She can also continue to get the PT she needs. I suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident nearly two years ago and I am still in the process of settling the case and I live 200 miles from where the accident happened. My lawyers are working on the case and I am getting the medical care I need in my community. Work with your chain of command and let them work for your family.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2019 11:14 AM

2019-08-09T11:14:14-04:00

Private, you can move your family any time that is convenient for you and your wife. If you are able to find and afford temporary housing and continue to pay for your family's housing, then you should not be faced with any normal issues arising from maintaining two "residences."

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2019 11:16 AM

2019-08-09T11:16:12-04:00

You can move your family after, but it's going to be very expensive paying for two separate households. You're only going to receive BAH for your duty station and you won't be able to stay in the barracks while receiving BAH.
There's no reason your wife can't move unless she's in legal trouble, you don't need to be physically present for the case, and flying back for court will be cheaper than renting a place for months on end. If she is in legal trouble, she can still move with the courts permission, even if she's on probation or parole. Your spouse can be seen by PT once you're at your new duty station.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 9 at 2019 12:51 PM

2019-08-09T12:51:50-04:00

Did you settle with the insurance companies?

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 9 at 2019 12:53 PM

2019-08-09T12:53:13-04:00

I am positive that your day of transportation can be flexible.

Response by SPC Justin Webb made Aug 9 at 2019 3:35 PM

2019-08-09T15:35:31-04:00

I have personal experience with this. It's called being a geographic bachelor. You can stay in the barracks until you secure either on post or off post housing. This is exactly what I had to do when I got to my first duty station while my family stayed at my home of record. Message me if you need anything, seems as those everyone in here doesn't know what they're talking about...

Response by SSG Brian G. made Aug 9 at 2019 4:15 PM

2019-08-09T16:15:17-04:00

Yes you can. However the problem you run into is that the Army will only pay for BAH at your new duty stations rate and you cannot stay in the barracks while receiving BAH. So you are going to have the place where you are and the place where your wife is now to pay for.

Also, unless your wife is legally charged, she does not have to appear in court or show up to court appearances. Her lawyer in the case can handle things without her needing to be there. He is her advocate in this matter. She does not have to stay there and can travel with you. PT can be done at nearly any posting.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 10 at 2019 10:46 AM

2019-08-10T10:46:57-04:00

Did she settle with the insurance companies.