The Nuances of Military Divorce with John P. Cannon

Katherine Miller — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 01:00:44 +0000

EP: 117

John P. Cannon

The Nuances of Military Divorce

If you’re divorcing a member of the military or you’re a servicemember yourself, there are a number of complexities around the process that make it different from a civilian divorce. So, what are the special considerations associated with military divorce?

John P. Cannon is the founder of Cannon & Associates, an Oklahoma City firm with expertise in military divorce and criminal defense. He is also a Judge Advocate in the Oklahoma National Guard, advising and representing Soldiers in matters of adoption, divorce and child custody. A former assistant district attorney, public defender and assistant attorney general, John serves as a fierce advocate for families and freedom.

On this episode, John joins Katherine to discuss how military divorce differs from non-military divorce and why servicemembers with substantial combat experience are more likely to divorce. He explains how to assess the income potential of a servicemember for spousal support and what the Frozen Benefit Rule means for former military spouses. Listen in for insight on calculating pension benefits, maintaining rights to the Survivor Benefit Plan, and understanding who’s eligible for military health insurance.