Military Entitlement

[glprice]

My divorce was final Aug 30, 2005. My final dissolution stated that I am entitled to the portion of my ex-husbands military retirement based on the number of years we were married, which the courts considered 12 years. I attempted to file this claim with the DFAS, the military paying facility. They denied the claim because the entitlement was written in the form of years rather than a percentage. I have been trying to get it written in the way it is required but I have been unable to. I need to know if and how I can do it myself because I cannot afford an attorney. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Michael Wechsler]

I'm not familiar with this area but have you contacted the court making the award and discussed this with the clerk?

 

[glprice]

I have spoken with the clerk and she told me that I would have to notify him of the proceding and I don't have an address for him to do so, what can I do about that?