What happens to your BAH if you get a divorce, but you will still have custody of your son?

2018-06-03T10:44:04-04:00

Response by SPC Joseph Wojcik made Jun 3 at 2018 2:10 PM

2018-06-03T14:10:58-04:00

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.

Response by LCpl Ferdinand Hughes made Jun 6 at 2018 7:26 AM

2018-06-06T07:26:20-04:00

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.