In Re Marriage of Daniels

Opinion

KAUFMAN, Acting P. J.

Husband Melvin W. Daniels appeals from the trial court’s order awarding wife Alice D. Daniels 47.3 percent of husband’s military retirement/disability benefits and 50 percent of his U.S. Civil Service retirement/disability benefits. Husband contends that military and civil service benefits earmarked for disability are not community property under California and federal law. In the event we conclude wife is entitled to a share of these benefits, husband argues the percentages awarded are incorrect and the trial court improperly included in the award retroactively…