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This bill amends New Hampshire state law regarding the division of property during divorce proceedings by specifically excluding military retirement benefits from property settlements. Currently, the law allows for the inclusion of military retirement and veterans' disability benefits as part of marital property that can be divided during a divorce. The proposed change removes the existing language that permits the inclusion of such benefits and instead explicitly states that "disposable retired pay" (as defined under federal law in 10 U.S.C.A. section 1408) shall not be considered property subject to division. This means that military retirement pay cannot be split between divorcing spouses as part of a property settlement agreement. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, which provides ample time for legal professionals and parties to divorce proceedings to prepare for this change in how military retirement benefits are handled during divorce settlements in New Hampshire.

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