Do you move back in the barracks immediately after divorce?

SFC (Join to see) - One of the big things they always ensure with Service-member leases was the "ordered to quarters" clause (at least in the USMC). I'm not sure what "legal" issues this could entail, as BAH is an allowance vice an legal right. The Command (Base) can assign quarters, either Housing or Barracks in lieu of BAH on a space available basis. Just because we have reduced total Housing on bases, as matter of convenience does not change that issue.

This protects both the command and the troop. It allows the troop to approach leadership if they find themselves in a "bad lease" or similar situation.

I agree that a good chain of command will attempt to assist in making the soldier's transition less stressful, but when it really boils down to it, they are going to follow local policy of "E-X and below in the barracks unless married" and as soon as the divorce is final the BAH is going to stop.

It's not like this is a surprise to the soldier in question (divorce is a lengthy process). They should already have worked out disposition of household goods and storage by the time the process is completed.

Point taken, you’re speaking on your experience from the USMC, I’m speaking on experience from the Army. Whether the Soldier know it’s coming or not, it doesn’t change the fact he’s in a lease, most Chain of Command (from my experience in the Army) will grant the Soldier an ETP. Knowing a divorce is coming doesn’t make it easier to accept or prepare for. The last thing the Soldier needs is a Chain of Command that’s unsupportive on top of everything else the Soldier is going through. At the end of the day it’s about taking care of Soldiers. Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS

Oh by the way, most divorces are not lengthy, it depends on if children are involved. If no children are involved it’s pretty quick, mine took only 60 daysSgt Aaron Kennedy, MS

SFC (Join to see) - That's a state by state issue more than anything else. IIRC Virginia & NC have 6-12 month separation requirements. That's 1/4 enlistment (lengthy).