Air Force soldier separated from spouse

Question:

Air Force couple, separated soldier,  has not provided Spouse with any of the money he has received for being married for the last year. Does the spouse have any legal rights?

Jim's Reply:

The rights of a separated spouse are pretty fuzzy until a filing for divorce happens and then the law kicks in to provide everyone with some direction. A legal separation may do the trick but if the marriage is over, divorce is the next step.