Will an active duty soldier still receive BAH and BAS after a divorce?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:13:56 -0400

A soldier that gets a divorce and have no kids and spouse is a civilian but live off post in the United states still get bah if they have a lease off post and still get bas.

Response by SFC Melvin Brandenburg made Jul 18 at 2019 3:47 PM

SFC Melvin Brandenburg — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 15:47:16 -0400

Likely the without dependents rate if allowed to live out of the barracks.

Response by SGT Mark Rhodes made Jul 18 at 2019 4:26 PM

SGT Mark Rhodes — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 16:26:42 -0400

Yes if the CoC authorizes you to live off post it can be approved. But if they have housing available for you then most likely you will not receive it. My ex was a finance specialist in the Army

Response by SSG Brian G. made Jul 18 at 2019 11:21 PM

SSG Brian G. — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 23:21:32 -0400

Depends on the situation, rank and CoC. If the soldier was E-4 and below, now divorced and with no kids most likely they will be forced to move back into the barracks when the lease is up. Until that time they still receive BAS/BAH.

Response by SFC Robert Walton made Jul 19 at 2019 10:41 AM

SFC Robert Walton — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 10:41:36 -0400

This would depend entirely on the chain of command and the Housing Authority. Some Housing Authority rules with down town renters have clauses that cover divorce with a lease agreement. Check with your COC and House Authority.

Response by GySgt Kenneth Pepper made Jul 19 at 2019 1:00 PM

GySgt Kenneth Pepper — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 13:00:40 -0400

At a minimum, you will be bumped down to the "No dependent" rate. Will you be able to afford the rent?
Breaking the lease is normally a lot easier than most think. You may have to sacrifice your deposit, but they cannot force you to stay and pay rent. . If your command decides to move you back on post they should guide you on how to terminate the lease.
Talk to your NCOs. Chances are they will get you lined out with no problems.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Jul 21 at 2019 3:19 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 15:19:21 -0400

1. Is housing (or barracks) available on post?
2. Does the command know (sometimes they don't) of the divorce?
3. Alimony is not subsidized by the US Military but dependent child support is supported. Does this apply?
4. The Army will try hard not to hurt soldiers but has the lease ended + how long does it have to run?

Response by MAJ Mike Middleton made Nov 7 at 2021 2:14 PM

MAJ Mike Middleton — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 14:14:21 -0500

....you'll receive BAS and BAH w/o dependent rate; your commander has NO say in the matter...