Kelson v. Kelson, 675 So.2d 1370 (Fla. 1996)

Mar 21, 1996

OUTCOME: Florida Supreme Court granted the appeal and reversed the trial court decision denying the former spouse a share of Voluntary Separation Incentive benefits elected by military spouse in lieu of military retirement benefits

Case of first impression in the State of Florida as to the whether Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) benefits paid to a service member upon voluntary separation from the armed forces qualify as mili ... tary retirement pay under a property settlement agreement that provides for division of retirement .