Cox v. Cox

We have for review a final order of dissolution. The trial court awarded Kimi Lea Cox (wife) no portion of the military retirement of James H. Cox, Jr. (husband). The wife’s entitlement to a portion of the military retirement is the only issue on appeal. We reverse.

The Coxes were married in August 1978, when the husband was in the military reserves. The husband went on Air Force active duty in 1979, and has remained on active duty; he at present holds the rank of major. Four children were born of the marriage. The parties divorced in March 1988 in Guam.1 The parties entered into a settlement…