If you are in the process of filing for a divorce in the state of Tennessee, you may be worried about how the assets will be divided. Unfortunately, many divorcing couples struggle financially in the aftermath of a divorce, because they have to maintain a home and a family lifestyle with one income instead of two.
How will property be divided in a Tennessee divorce?
Do VA disability benefits get divided in divorce?
No, unlike military retirement pay, VA Disability Compensation cannot be divided during a divorce. This is made clear in the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act. VA disability benefits are treated differently from military retirement benefits, which can be divided during a divorce.
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