How do I request BAH Diff ?

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 13:30:53 -0500

I was looking at the DA Form 5960 and I do not see a place to select “BAH Diff”. Is there another form that I need or do I just select “Partial” ? Also, I have two kids and pay over 500 a month for daycare or whatever else they need. Does this qualify me for BAH Diff ?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2019 1:52 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:52:15 -0500

If you pay court ordered child support you are entitled to BAH DIFF. If the amount exceeds your child support then you are entitled to full BAH and cannot stay in the barracks. If you are just paying for daycare out of the goodness of your heart, then the Army views that as a personal and elective expense, and you aren't entitled to anything.
Get a child support agreement in place, it will protect both of you.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2019 3:42 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 03:42:39 -0500

Have you tried getting a custody agreement? If you have ANY custody, you'll get BAH.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2019 3:52 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 03:52:46 -0500

If you don't get a custody and / or support agreement you will for the rest of your life run the risk of the state coming after you for 18 years of back child support in the future. The Mother and you can make your own agreement but if you don't make it legal you run the risk that the state will consider anything you pay now a gift.