BAH or basic allowance for housing is a housing allowance provided to a solider based on geographic duty location, pay grade, and dependency status.

Army Regulation 608-99 is the Army’s regulation regarding family support, child custody, and paternity. In regards to this topic, AR 608-99 obligates a soldier or servicemember to financially support his/her family.

If No Court Order Exists:

In the absence of an oral or written financial support agreement, a family of a servicemember is entitled to a pro rate share of the servicemember’s BAH –II WITH.

The formula is:

                                         1                                               X             Applicable BAH-II Rate

Total Number of Family Members Supported

This formula does have exceptions and should be used accordingly.

If a Court Order Exists:

If a court Order or another form of a written agreement exists then this written agreement controls the soldier’s financial support obligation. The solider is not required to provide his/her family the support ordered under the written agreement and the pro rata share.