Q&A

What happens if a military man cheats on his wife?

What happens if a military man cheats on his wife?

The maximum punishment for adultery, defined in the Uniform Code of Military Justice as Extramarital Sexual Conduct is a dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for up to a year.

How long do you stay on duty in the Navy?

It dictates where you will go when you will go there, and how long you will stay there. This place the Navy sends you is called a duty station. The time spent at each duty station is mostly dependent upon a sailor’s job, however, most duty station assignments last between 2 and 3 years.

When does a sailor return to active duty?

During this mobilization period, a sailor is on active duty for a certain amount of time to support the operational needs of the fleet. Once the time of activation/mobilization comes to an end a sailor returns to reserve status and resumes his/her regular reserves commitment of 1 weekend per month and 2 weeks per year.

When do you become an active duty Navy member?

An active duty service member is obligated to fulfill a commitment to the Navy to its full extent. This length of time is determined when a sailor initially enlists or becomes an officer. The sailor will fulfill the commitment until he/she decides to separate from active duty service.

What happens to a military spouse who leaves the military?

It’s important to remember you’re still technically married to your service member spouse if he or she abandons you and your family. As a service member’s spouse, that means you’re still entitled to military benefits, even if your spouse left you.

It’s important to remember you’re still technically married to your service member spouse if he or she abandons you and your family. As a service member’s spouse, that means you’re still entitled to military benefits, even if your spouse left you.

When does the period of eligibility expire for spouses of active duty?

The period of eligibility for spouses of Servicemembers who died on active duty expires 20 years from the date of death. This is a change in law that became effective Dec. 10, 2004.

What should I do if my military spouse abandons me?

Housing or a housing allowance — This is an additional amount paid to service members instead of providing quarters. If your spouse abandoned your family, you should be entitled to a portion of this allowance.

Can a military spouse change an involuntary allotment?

Since this is a voluntary process, your spouse can elect to change or stop the allotment at any time. Involuntary allotment — The military cannot deduct money from a service member’s pay without his or her consent, unless a civilian court orders a garnishment or involuntary allotment.