Do you move back in the barracks immediately after divorce?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 16:43:44 -0500

Question for married soldiers, BAH and divorces. If I stay off post, and I get a divorce. Do I have to move back into the barracks immediately, or will finance allow me to keep getting BAH until I my lease is up?

Response by Maj Marty Hogan made Feb 4 at 2019 4:55 PM

Maj Marty Hogan — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 16:55:33 -0500

I would get your divorce decree into Finance right away so you are not overpaid with dependent rate. If your base authorizes members to not reside in the dorm you would make single rate BAH. Not really a finance decision but good place to start.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2019 5:48 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 17:48:36 -0500

If you will be single afte the divorce you will be expected to return to the barracks soon as you have the decree. They will take your money back if they find out otherwise.
If you have a child defendant you will get to keep BAH so you have a place for the kid to live when they are with you. If you get full or partial BAH will depend on the level of custody you win.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2019 6:16 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 18:16:15 -0500

If you have a lease, you can request an exception to policy to remain off post at the without dependent rate. Your source document will be your lease. Speak with your Chain of Command immediately, I’m sure they wouldn’t want you to occur a debt because getting a divorce is not grounds for a leasing agent to let you out of a lease. Good luck to you....