A Military Divorce Guide

7. How does the Army determine child support and spousal support?

Army Regulation 608-99, Family Support, Child Custody and Paternity requires soldiers to pay temporary support depending upon the family situation:

Civilian spouse/children not in military housing: BAH-II (aka “BAQ”) at the with-dependents rate.

Civilian spouse/children in military housing: Difference between BAH-II at the with-dependents rate and the without-dependents rate.

Civilian spouse/children not in military housing and not living together: Pro rata share of BAH-II to each.

Military spouse with no children: No support obligation.

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