Legally, military personnel who are getting divorced are no different than anyone else, so the procedural process is the same. If you are in the military or are a military spouse, there are some additional factors that can affect your Massachusetts divorce. For...
The U.S. Army approved a new set of parental policies. Soldiers were asked to identify issues that face pregnant and postpartum Soldiers. The Army's Parenthood, Pregnancy and Postpartum directive includes 12 parts, some of which include allowing paid medical leave for...
A Massachusetts military divorce is a challenging and emotional time, especially if you have children. Aside from the mental and emotional issues you may be facing, mixing divorce and children also means you need to come up with custody and visitation rights as well...
It’s a little-known fact, but earnings for active duty military service or active duty training are covered under Social Security and have been since 1957. One of the special benefits military members receive is that it is possible to receive both Social Security...
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is a reimbursement paid to active military personnel living with the U.S. but not living in government furnished housing such as barracks. Your monthly BAH pay is based on your location, rank and dependency status. The country is...
Being a member of the military in Massachusetts isn’t just a job — it’s a way of life. The military lifestyle has a great impact on the lives of Massachusetts military families in many ways, from where they live to the way they get health care. The lifestyle can also...
Military service members and veterans in Massachusetts have seen major changes to their pay and benefits over the past several years. For the most part, it’s good news. Basic pay has been rising, and service members saw a 2.7% increase in 2022. Basic Allowance for...
For workers and retirees in some states, there may be a welcome tax break. Most Americans hope to retire by age 62, according to a survey by Natixis Investment Managers. However, most have to wait longer, as the average retirement age for baby boomers is about 68....
Massachusetts members of the military may qualify for tax benefits not available to civilians. For example, they don't have to pay taxes on some types of income. Special rules may lower the tax they owe or allow them more time to file and pay their federal taxes. Here...
If you've ever faced a deployment, you know one of the first things you'll be told to do for family readiness is to get a copy of your Massachusetts' spouse's Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) -- and to make sense of it. Even if a deployment isn't on your horizon,...