Family Law

4.11

Military Divorce: Tips for Dividing Pay, Benefits, and More

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Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
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Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
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Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
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Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
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Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
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3 hours 2 minutes
Joseph DeWoskin
Terrence Benshoof
With Joseph A. DeWoskin from Joseph A. DeWoskin, PC + 1 other
Recorded October 30, 2025
Product ID 100946

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Overview

Elevate Your Knowledge With Insights From the Pros

Whether you're new to the process of dividing assets in a military divorce, or you just need a quick refresher, this course is for you! Join our expert attorney faculty as they provide you with methods for dividing military compensation and benefits. From tips for navigating jurisdictional issues to tactics for dividing accrued leave, enhance your knowledge - register today!

  • Examine the latest case law developments regarding the division of military benefits and pay.
  • Recall key regulations governing military divorce.
  • Uncover helpful tips for dividing military pay.
  • Get specific advice for military divorce benefits allocation.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Primer on Military Divorce
  2. Dividing Military Retirement Benefits
  3. Survivor Benefit Plans (SBP) and Other Benefits for Surviving Spouses and Dependents
  4. Handling Child and Spousal Support Obligations in Military Divorce Cases
  5. Division of Other Key Benefits: Procedures and Tactics

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Product ID 100946

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Primer on Military Divorce

    1. What Constitutes Marital Property in Military Divorces?
    2. Overview of Military Benefits
    3. Rules and Regulations (Including the SCRA)
    4. Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA)
    5. Jurisdictional Issues
    6. Relevant Case Law

  2. Dividing Military Retirement Benefits

    1. Differentiating CRSC vs. CRDP
    2. Legacy (High-3) vs. Blended Retirement System: What You Need to Know
    3. Drafting Military Pension Divison Orders (MPDO)
    4. Dividing the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): Ensuring Legal Best Practices

  3. Survivor Benefit Plans (SBP) and Other Benefits for Surviving Spouses and Dependents

    1. Negotiating for - or Against - Survivor Benefit Plans
    2. Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
    3. Life Insurance

  4. Handling Child and Spousal Support Obligations in Military Divorce Cases

  5. Division of Other Key Benefits: Procedures and Tactics

    1. Tips for Dividing Accrued Leave
    2. Healthcare Benefits
    3. Basic Allowance for Housing and Subsistence
    4. Disability Compensation
    5. Commissary Privileges and Access to Military Installations

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Divorce financial planners/analysts, accountants, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Joseph A DeWoskin
Joseph A.
DeWoskin
Joseph A. DeWoskin, PC
Terrence J Benshoof
Terrence J.
Benshoof
Calabrese Associates, P.C.
Speaker bio
Joseph A DeWoskin

Joseph A. DeWoskin

Joseph A. DeWoskin, PC
Joseph DeWoskin

is a solo practitioner in Kansas City, Kansas. He practices in the areas of family law, military law, landlord/tenant, Uniform Services and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), and general litigation. Mr. DeWoskin is admitted to practice law in Missouri, Kansas, U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Federal District Court for the Western District of Missouri, U.S. Federal District Court of Kansas, United States Army Criminal Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. He has over 29 years of legal experience, including nearly nine years of service on active duty with the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps. Mr. DeWoskin retired in 2018 as a Lieutenant Colonel, after serving approximately 27 years both on active duty and in the U.S. Army Reserves. He has been retained on multiple occasions to testify and assist as an expert on legal matters relating to divorce involving military personnel; including cases involving the division of military retirement, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), and rights under the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act. Mr. DeWoskin has taught CLEs nationwide on issues including military specific family law issues related to divorce, child support, child custody, and the division of the military retirement, as well as the SCRA and USERRA. He earned his B.A. degree from Washington & Jefferson College and his J.D. degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law.

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Terrence J Benshoof

Terrence J. Benshoof

Calabrese Associates, P.C.
Terrence Benshoof

earned his J.D. degree and LL.M. degree in taxation from De Paul University. He has over 50 years of experience in a variety of family, taxation and business law areas. Mr. Benshoof is of counsel to the firm of Calabrese Associates, P.C. in Warrenville, Illinois. As a practitioner, he has focused in the family law area, on matters concerning divorce actions involving military spouses, military pay and benefit issues, retired pay division, and application of the Service Members Civil Relief Act. Mr. Benshoof has lectured on these topics to the Chicago, DuPage and Will County bar associations in Illinois, and for National Business Institute in local and national webcast seminars. He also practices in the area of general taxation, business tax planning, trusts and estates, real estate, and commercial litigation. Mr. Benshoof has published numerous articles on military issues in family law and on property taxation. A retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve, Judge Advocate General's Corps, he served as National Judge Advocate (general counsel) for the 45,000 member Reserve Organization of America, and has served on its Board of Directors for five years. Mr. Benshoof served as Referendary General (chief judge of the Tribunal) of the Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem for eight years. He also serves as vice president of the Board of Directors of the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton, Illinois.

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