How does the Army determine child support and spousal support?
Army Regulation 608-99, Family Support, Child Custody and Paternity requires soldiers to pay temporary support depending upon the family situation: a. Civilian spouse/children not in military housing: BAH-II (aka “BAQ”) at the with-dependents rate. b. Civilian spouse/children in military housing: Difference between BAH-II at the with-dependents rate and the without-dependents rate. c. Civilian spouse/children not in military housing and not living together: Pro rata share of BAH-II to each. d. Military spouse with no children: No support obligation. e. Military spouse with children split between parties: No support obligation. f. Military spouse with all children: The difference between BAH-II at the with-dependents rate and the without-dependents rate. In-kind payments do not generally count toward the support obligation, except in very rare situations. In kind payments include paying for food or for lodging. A battalion/squadron commander may relieve the soldier of the spousal suppor
Army Regulation 608-99, Family Support, Child Custody and Paternity requires soldiers to pay temporary support depending upon the family situation: Civilian spouse/children not in military housing: BAH-II (aka “BAQ”) at the with-dependents rate. Civilian spouse/children in military housing: Difference between BAH-II at the with-dependents rate and the without-dependents rate. Civilian spouse/children not in military housing and not living together: Pro rata share of BAH-II to each. Military spouse with no children: No support obligation. Military spouse with children split between parties: No support obligation. Military spouse with all children: The difference between BAH-II at the with-dependents rate and the without-dependents rate. In-kind payments do not generally count toward the support obligation, except in very rare situations. In kind payments include paying for food or for lodging. A battalion/squadron commander may relieve the soldier of the spousal support obligation only
