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Practical briefings for family law attorneys on QDROs, pension division, military and federal benefits, equity compensation, tax issues, and settlement language. Each briefing is designed to help counsel identify issues early and avoid preventable drafting and implementation problems. Read it online or download the PDF for future reference.

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TRICARE in Divorce
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Adam Waitkevich
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What a divorce agreement can and cannot do about TRICARE: the 20/20/20 rules, the 60-day CHCBP window, and enforceable drafting alternatives.
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Military Pension Division Without 10/10
When the marriage doesn't overlap ten years of creditable service, DFAS won't pay the former spouse directly, and every enforcement mechanism has to be built into the order itself: direct payment, COLAs, tax reconciliation, SBP, and verification rights.
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September 15, 2026
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Adam Waitkevich
President and Founder
The Attorney Briefing Series
Railroad Retirement Survivor Benefits
The spouse annuity ends when a railroad worker dies; a different federal benefit may take its place. The 10-year line, Tier I versus Tier II, the remarriage rule, and how to spot an RRB case at intake.
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September 15, 2026
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Adam Waitkevich
President and Founder
The Attorney Briefing Series
The True Cost of a Frozen Pension Split
When the marriage doesn't overlap ten years of creditable service, DFAS won't pay the former spouse directly, and every enforcement mechanism has to be built into the order itself: direct payment, COLAs, tax reconciliation, SBP, and verification rights.
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September 15, 2026
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Adam Waitkevich
President and Founder
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