DD Form 2293. Application for Former Spouse Payments from Retired Pay

DD Form 2293 - Application for Former Spouse Payments from Retired Pay is used by former spouses of military members to apply for a portion of the member's retired pay as part of divorce settlements or court orders.

The form consists of sections for entering the applicant's personal information, the military member's information, court order details, and payment election options.

Instructions for filling out DD Form 2293 require accurate entry of personal and military member information, clear description of the court order provisions, and selection of the desired payment election. Providing court-certified copies of the divorce decree and court order is crucial for validation.

Application Example: A former spouse of a retired military member seeks to receive a portion of the member's retired pay as mandated by their divorce settlement. DD Form 2293 is used to formally apply for these payments.

Applicants typically need to provide court-certified copies of the divorce decree and court order along with DD Form 2293. An alternative form could be the court order itself or relevant legal documentation.