Daniel v. Daniel (Slip Opinion)

{¶ 1} In this case, we consider whether unvested military retirement benefits are assets to be considered in a divorce property division. While there is always a degree of uncertainty regarding the precise value of such benefits, it is beyond dispute that they do have value, even if that value will become fixed only in the future. Accordingly, a trial court must take such benefits into account when determining a division of property.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

{¶ 2} Plaintiff, Christen Daniel, and defendant, Sean Daniel, were married in 1995. The marriage produced three children, who were…