This is an attachment to our Engagement Letter for the preparation of an Order. The following are the items which are to be provided to us with the return of the signed Engagement Letter and our fees:
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If this Former Spouse to be designated as a beneficiary for the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), we are alerting you to the fact that the Former Spouse must make a “deemed election” for SBP coverage within one year of the date of the divorce. This deemed election must be forwarded directly to:
Defense Finance and Accounting Center U. S. Military Retirement Pay P. O. Box 7130 London, KY 40742-7130
We do not know if the Former Spouse will have to complete any forms. The Former Spouse should write to the above address and advise them that the Judgment of Divorce granted survivor benefits and that an Order for the Division of Disposable Military Retired Pay will be forthcoming. The Former Spouse should further advise that the letter is being written to make a “deemed election for SBP coverage”. If any forms have to be completed the Military will forward same to the Former Spouse directly. If the Former Spouse has any questions regarding SBP coverage, contact the Retired Pay Office at 1-800-321-1080.