If I’m a Reservist on active orders and supporting my child, as well as the mother (not married), will I be getting full BAH or Partial?

SPC Onel Cruz — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 05:43:10 -0500

I am the sole provider of the child and mother(girlfriend) but she has power of attorney over my daughter in any case I leave on active orders, she has no means of income to keep up with rent and bills on her own. Will I be getting the full rate of BAH even though me and her are not married ?

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jan 8 at 2019 5:46 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 05:46:41 -0500

That you need to check with personnel, they should know for sure,if not, they should be able to find out for you.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2019 6:48 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 06:48:26 -0500

If you are a reservist and receive active duty orders for over 31 days you will receive full BAH if you have a lease or mortgage because you have to pay your bills back home.
You will get FSA if you have paperwork (custody ect) stating you have 51% or more custody of your child if you are not married.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2019 9:36 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 09:36:47 -0500

If you did the paperwork right, you will get full BAH with Dependent (your daughter) rate.

Response by SSG Thomas Trutt made Jan 8 at 2019 9:43 AM

SSG Thomas Trutt — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 09:43:06 -0500

Do you have a court order to pay child support? If so then you can get BAH for supporting your kid but they do have to be in DEERS and you'll need documentation showing paternity and that you've been paying support. Regarding the mother though, you can't get BAH for paying your girlfriends bills (or an Ex, baby momma, drunken hook-up, juicy girl, exotic dancer, Old college buddy, etc).

If this is something where you're just being a good guy and taking care of your kid and the mom without ever needing to go through court, then sadly - you're going to have a difficult journey ahead.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Jan 8 at 2019 10:58 AM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 10:58:09 -0500

Partial.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2019 2:56 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:56:03 -0500

Is there a custody order? Do you pay child support through a court order?

Also you should probably go talk to someone in JAG about it or read the regulation.

Children count as dependents too - you don't have to be married to the other parent to count them as a dependent. And it's not just spouses who are dependents.