Posted on Jun 3, 2018
What happens to your BAH if you get a divorce, but you will still have custody of your son?
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It depends, are you the custodial or non custodial parent? Are you required to pay child support? Are you living in government quarters (barracks) or off base? It makes a difference because you can get either BAH with dependents for child supports purposes only OR they may give you BAH Differential if living in government quarters. It's case by case basis for your personnel administration to determine. Paperwork is key.
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BAH is for your dependents, and since your son is your dependent it's meant for him. If you end up owing your ex-wife alimony, that would have to come out of your base pay I believe.
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So even if it's joint custody as long as I claim him as a dependent that would apply
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SPC Joseph Wojcik
SPC (Join to see) - Don't quote me on it, but it should. Especially if you have custody most days (like if your ex only has custody every other weekend).
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SPC Joseph Wojcik
SPC (Join to see) - This might be helpful: https://info.legalzoom.com/receiving-bah-after-getting-divorced-21531.html
Receiving a BAH After Getting Divorced
Divorcing when you are a member of the military has its own unique set of concerns, many of them associated with the military pay system. Your right to receive a Basic Allowance for Housing, or BAH, can be affected by divorce, but in most cases, you'll continue to receive it. It may be adjusted to reflect your new ...
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