Expanded Financial Aid for Military Families Affected by Domestic Abuse.
This Act broadens eligibility for transitional financial compensation for dependents (spouses and children) of service members involved in dependent abuse. Victims in military families will now receive financial support even if the service member was separated from duty or forfeited pay due to an unrelated offense, provided there is a conviction or a formal finding of abuse. This ensures crucial financial stability for victims regardless of the technical reason for the abuser's military separation.
Key points
Extends transitional compensation eligibility to dependents when the service member is convicted of abuse in a civilian or federal court but separated from service for a different offense.
Allows compensation even if the service member is only accused, provided a commander determines abuse occurred and the member forfeits all pay for an unrelated offense.
Clarifies the start date for payments for newly eligible dependents, linking it to the commander's determination of probable cause or pretrial confinement review.
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