Judicial Benchguide for Retirement Benefit Division Orders

A Practical Resource for Judges Handling Retirement Division Issues

Digital Bench Cards

Retirement Division Basics

Military Retirement

These bench cards are a quick reference guide that bench officers can use to guide the division of retirement benefits. The cards are organized by plan type/topic and can be downloaded through the links below.


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