Posted on Mar 19, 2014
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I am PCSing to Germany and pay child support. Currently I recieve BAH w/dep rate and wounder if the change to OHA will mean out of pocket versus out of bah.
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MSG Cameron Davis
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This is for sure a question for your civilian attorney.  If you are on court order child support, and the BAH is included in the calculations it is possible for it to go up or down.  That would also depend on the law in the state you are paying Child Support for.  Generally the Army provides a completely different BAH rate (not the normal BAH) for child support purposes.  That said, I am not legal so my best advise is talk to your civilian attorney who is BARed in the state you owe the child support.
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MAJ Multifunctional Logistician
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First, are you are your previous spouse on terms to discuss?  I am assuming that isn't the case. Therefore, in order to address your question you need to seek legal advice as soon as possible in order to insure you are correct.  Take a look at AR 608-99 as well.  Best case is to provide your previous support amount until you determine the correct amount or receive it in writing.  Never assume anything that is not presented and justified by legal.  Expect your previous spouse to file an IG complaint or congressional if there has been a reasonable amount of time without payment. Keep receipts, documentation, and I would suggest you make memorandums for record as a personal account of your situation---date/time/signature.  At that point, you will only need to explain and provide your commander with the facts and will not face adversity. 

Best of luck!  
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No we are actually on very good terms just grew apart. I think my question didn't come out clear. When your in the states you get BAH but in Germany OHA. If I lived in the barracks I would get BAH-diff to support child support, but what if you live in housing or off post in germany, do you still get BAH diff
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CW4 Craig Urban
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Stupid question
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