A Military Divorce Guide

A former military spouse has to be very prompt to apply for COBRA. The military spouse must submit a DD Form 2837 Continued Health Care Benefit Program Application within 60 days of the divorce, and mail it in with proof of your eligibility and a check for the first quarter of coverage.

31. Child Support information for recently activated national guard and reserve soldiers.

The NJ Office of Child Support & Paternity Programs (OCSPP) realizes that under Operation Enduring Freedom, many of you may be called to active duty, both at home and abroad. First and foremost, we join those who thank you for your service to our country.OCSPP also realizes that some of you may be involved with our program as either a custodial parent or a noncustodial parent. You may have an order to receive child support, or you may be ordered to pay support for your children.

OCSPP wishes to inform you of our policies that address those of you called to active duty, particularly in the areas of review and modification, income withholding and medical support.

After reading the following, should you have additional questions, please contact:

* The local Child Support office to which your case is assigned;

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