How is dependent Tricare coverage determined when going through a divorce?

2018-04-06T12:29:07-04:00

My wife wants a divorce we have 3 kids I am on military disability in order for my kids to keep tricare what percent of custody does my need in order for my kids to still be covered? My wife is stating she has to have 51% I have raised and taken carr of our kids for the past 6 years by my self damn near. (Needless to say they are my world) she is a E1 with no car no family care after the divorce.

Response by SPC David Willis made Apr 6 at 2018 1:02 PM

2018-04-06T13:02:07-04:00

I tried a quick google search and couldn't find anything. I would recommend that if 51% is the number and you agree to that you also get something in the contract that if she leaves the service and no longer has Tri-care custody will be re examined automatically or revert to 50/50 or whatever it would be if Tri-care wasn't an issue.

Response by SPC Joseph Casares made Apr 6 at 2018 2:05 PM

2018-04-06T14:05:32-04:00

I have contacted jag waiting on a consult b4 we file I'm just trying to mentally prepare for the best and worst case sinario

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2018 2:53 PM

2018-04-07T14:53:30-04:00

I had a conversation with someone the other day. As long as the divorce decree specifically states the children are to remain on Tricare provided by whomever is currently providing it you should be fine. I have never seen nor heard of there being a specific percent of custody to maintain insurance.

Response by SPC Joseph Casares made Apr 9 at 2018 11:09 AM

2018-04-09T11:09:20-04:00

Can anyone send me a off. On the military regulations on tricare for dependants after divorce

Response by SPC Joseph Casares made Apr 9 at 2018 11:10 AM

2018-04-09T11:10:21-04:00

Can anyone send me a Proof the military regulations on tricare coverage and divorce

Response by SPC Joseph Casares made Apr 9 at 2018 3:20 PM

2018-04-09T15:20:39-04:00

If she had a$42,000 sign on bonus when she joined would I be entitled to half of it?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2019 7:52 AM

2019-03-21T07:52:29-04:00

I believe a dependent is a a full dependent regardless of custody. You need to talk with a military attorney to make sure. But, common throughout all the laws of different States, a parent is financially obligated to support their minor children, and the level of support required often go up when level of custody goes down.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2019 7:53 AM

2019-03-21T07:53:12-04:00

Get a good divorce attorney.