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In her blog Gwendolyn Jo Carlberg covers matters surrounding divorce and family law out of both a personal and a legal perspective. The blog is monthly, if you have any questions about it feel free to contact us.

Friday, July 9, 2010
Military Divorces | Former Spouses: Have you 'Deemed Your Election'?

Have you recently had your Final Decree of Divorce entered by the Court? Will you be receiving a portion of the service member's military retired pay once the service member begins to receive retired pay? Does your Final Decree of Divorce, or other relevant Order, state that you are eligible for the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP)? If so, you as the Former Spouse can establish your coverage under the SBP without waiting for action by the service member.

This is called a "Request for Deemed Election" for SBP coverage by a Former Spouse. This deemed election (DD Form 2656-10) must be completed, signed, mailed by the Former Spouse, and received by the appropriate office at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service within one (1) year of the date of the entry of the Final Decree of Divorce, or the date of the entry of another such relevant Court Order.

Please refer to DD Form 2656-10 for additional information including the mailing address and required information or supporting documents. You should follow the instructions for the DD Form 2656-10 very carefully.

Friday, July 9, 2010
Military Divorces
Former Spouses: Have you 'Deemed Your Election'?

Wednesday, May 26, 2010
No additional insurance required for TRICARE health insured individuals under the TRICARE Affirmation Act!

Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Important Financial Planning

Friday, March 19, 2010
It's Tax Time Again!

Friday, July 24, 2009
Writing emails

Monday, February 9, 2009
Are any of the expenses incurred in your divorce action tax deductible?

Monday, November 3, 2008
Special Extra Earnings Credits for Military Service

Thursday, October 23, 2008
Getting Remarried? What is his/her financial status?

Thursday, July 31, 2008
Causes of Divorce

Thursday, May 22, 2008
What is Co-Parenting?

Monday, May 5, 2008
Do I deserve to have custody of my child(ren)?