Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act Upheld
Last month, approximately 60 retired and active service members mounted challenges in a federal appellate court to the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act on constitutional grounds.
The statute withstood attacks on due process, equal protection and discrimination grounds as well as an argument that it impinged on Congress’ right to raise and support armies.
Among other things, the Act provides for the division of military pensions by state divorce courts.
Read more in this Honolulu Advertiser article: Ex-spouse benefits act unyielding.
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