113.3—Definitions.
(a) Appearance.
The presence and participation of a member of the Military Services, or an attorney of the member's choosing, throughout the judicial proceeding from which the judgment was issued that is the basis for a request for enforcement through involuntary allotment.
(b) Applicant.
The original judgment holder, a successor in interest, or attorney or agent thereof who requests an involuntary allotment from a member of the Military Services pursuant to DoD Directive 1344.9. 1
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(c) Pay subject to involuntary allotment.
For purposes of complying with 32 CFR part 112 and 5 U.S.C. 5520a(k), pay subject to involuntary allotment shall be determined by:
(i)
Basic pay but excluding reduction for education for education benefits under section 38 U.S.C. 1411 (“New G.I. Bill”).
(iv)
Allowances paid under titles 10 and 37 of the United States Code (e.g., Chapter 53 of title 10 and Chapter 7 of title 37, respectively) and other reimbursements for expenses incurred in connection with duty in the Military Service or allowances in lieu thereof.
(3)
After including the items in § 113.3(c)(1), subtracting the following pay items to compute the final earnings value of the pay subject to involuntary allotment:
(i)
Federal and State employment and income tax withholding (amount limited only to that which is necessary to fulfill member's tax liability).
(viii)
Amounts otherwise required by law to be deducted from a member's pay (except payments under 42 U.S.C. 659, 661, 662, and 665).
(d) Preponderence of the evidence.
A greater weight of evidence that is more credible and convincing to the mind. That which best accords with reason and probability. (See Black's Law Dictionary 2 )
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Footnote(s): 2 Black's Law Dictionary, Fourth Edition, West Publishing Company, Saint Paul, Minnesota (1952).
(e) Proper and Timely Manner.
A manner that under the circumstances does not reflect discredit on the Military Service.