Marriage of Squires v. Squires

OPINION

GONZALEZ, Justice.

This is an appeal from a proceeding reducing certain military retirement benefits to judgment. Appellee, (former wife) filed a “Motion to Reduce Debt to Judgment” and appellant (former husband) requested a jury trial. The trial court denied appellant’s request for a jury trial on the basis that the request was not timely. We disagree and reverse and remand the case.

Pursuant to a decree of divorce entered September 28, 1976, appellee was awarded 97/240 (or $177.93 monthly) as her portion of the military retirement benefits that accrued to the community during the…