I have a soldier that is considering separating from his spouse because they have had a rough marriage. Can he receive BAH for him and her ?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 01:13:43 -0500

Would he still receive BAH for him and his spouse ? They have no kids but just needs to spend some time alone from each other. Will he receive partial and she will get full BAH

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2019 1:36 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 01:36:43 -0500

He will receive the full amount of bah. However, she is entitle to a portion of that allowance. I believe it is 50%. He needs to go to legal to figure out what the exact "spousal support" amount is per military standards.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2019 1:45 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 01:45:48 -0500

Here is the proper answer. Per AR 608-99, if there is no set amount on a separation agreement or court order, then she is entitled to an amount equal to the BAH type II non locality rate with dependents.
He can find that exact amount via the dfas website.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2019 9:06 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 09:06:06 -0500

To give you a more accurate answer let me ask one question, who has the higher rank?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2019 1:31 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 13:31:29 -0500

Although the answers provided are correct based on those Soldiers situation, I would highly recommend you take the Soldier to legal to ensure he gets the correct answer based upon his situation.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jan 14 at 2019 11:39 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 11:39:05 -0500

You only get 1 BAH for the family. HE would become a geographical bachelor and could move in the billets with permission. Depending on the separation agreement, she would probably get the BAH.