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MANSELL v. MANSELL

No. 87-201.

490 U.S. 581 (1989)

MANSELL v. MANSELL

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided May 30, 1989

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Douglas B. Cone argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs was Jim T. Elia.

Dennis A. Cornell argued the cause and filed a brief for appellee.*

JUSTICE MARSHALL delivered the opinion of the Court.

In this appeal, we decide whether state courts, consistent with the federal Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act, 10 U. S. C. § 1408 (1982 ed. and Supp. V) (Former Spouses' Protection Act or Act), may treat as property divisible upon divorce military retirement pay waived by the retiree in order to receive veterans' disability benefits. We hold that they...

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