Officials with the U.S. Navy announced that the service branch will
more than double the amount of paid leave provided to Massachusetts sailors whose spouses have given birth. As early as February 2018 the Navy will increase the number of days a sailor can receive in paid time off for paternity leave from 10 to 21.
Expanded Paternity Leave For Massachusetts Sailors
IRS Tax Tip: What Massachusetts Members of Military Should Know about the Earned Income Tax Credit
The IRS reminds members of the Massachusetts military and veterans that they 
may qualify for the earned income tax credit. This credit benefits certain people who work and have earned income that's less than $53,930.
Massachusetts Military Divorce and PTSD
The lengthy wars in Afghanistan and Iraq tested the U.S. military in dynamic ways
and led to unforeseen consequences both for our Massachusetts servicemen and servicewomen as well as for their families.
Key Points of the New Military Blended Retirement System
The new Blended Retirement System (BRS) created under the 2016 Nation
Defense Authorization Act is a retirement system that blends the traditional legacy retirement pension with a defined contribution to Service members' Thrift Savings Plan account. This new Blended Retirement System goes into effect on January 1, 2018.
Massachusetts Military Families Need Community Support
Blue Star Families just released the 2017 Military Lifestyle Survey. The results
found that the majority of service members and their spouses are satisfied with military life, but family cohesion is the top concern facing Massachusetts active duty servicemembers and their spouses. The time spent away from family was the number one issue they face, with child education and the impact of constant deployments residing near the top of their issues.
An Overview of Military Disability Pay in Massachusetts
How would you describe your Massachusetts marriage? If you are currently considering a Massachusetts military divorce, 
you might say "it's complicated." When one spouse is receiving military disability pay, you might think this makes the divorce process complicated as well. It can be difficult to understand how military disability pay factors into your divorce. However, by obtaining basic information about the division of disability pay, you may be able to eliminate the phrase "it's complicated" from your divorce vocabulary.
BAH and BAS, are They Included in a Service Members Income for Purposes of Calculating Child Support in Massachusetts?
Active duty military service members in Massachusetts, as part of their compensation, often times receive a monthly stipend for both housing and food. This monthly stipend consists of a Basic Allowance for Housing payment ("BAH") and a Basic Allowance for Subsistence payment ("BAS").
Does a Military Career Increase Your Chances of Divorcing in Massachusetts?
According to a recent analysis, workers in certain fields are seeing higher divorce rates by age 30. The highest divorce rate was for first-line enlisted military supervisors. They had a divorce rate of 30%. The occupation involves leading operations and coordinating the activities of enlisted military personnel.
Members of the Armed Forces Get Special Tax Benefits for 2017
How to Help Massachusetts Children Cope With Military Deployments
When a Massachusetts parent serves in the military, their whole family is impacted
by their service. Deployments and relocations present unique challenges that are faced each day by military families. For some, these challenges can take an enormous toll on the family dynamic. Moreover, military families who face a divorce may find that their situation becomes even more challenging. One parent's absence due to a military deployment plus the emotional weight of the divorce at home can be hard to navigate, particularly for children.
