Sue Akers Cameron, Petitioner v. Paul Archibald Cameron, Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that, under the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act, Sue Cameron is entitled to thirty‑five percent of Paul Cameron's military retirement pay only for the period beginning June 25, 1981, and affirmed the trial court’s award of fifty percent of the United States Savings Bonds. The Court also clarified that property acquired in common‑law states during marriage is not separate property for Texas divorce purposes and therefore is divisible. Separate concurring opinions agreed with the result but criticized the majority’s discussion of Eggemeyer.