I need a lawyer who has experience with requests for military retirement and survivor benefits .

You can also contact your local bar association and ask them for a referral, or a local veteran's center. Or simply do an Internet search for...

Does anyone know anything about a attorney by the name of Seward McGhee? He is based out of Mechanicsville,VA.

Mr. Stackhouse is correct. I recommend you speak to this individual and voice your concerns before proceeding.

The first step would be to contact his command. Soldiers are required to comply with court orders, so if you provide them a certified translation...

I live in Texas. Would my wife be entitled to my military disability once we are divorced?

As a general rule, you are entitled to a "pro rata" share of your husband's retired pay, regardless of how long you were married. The length of...

Many years ago my husband filed for a unilateral foreign divorce which i was informed previously was not valid ...

Forget the first "divorce." It is not valid. You have a lot at stake here. Retain local counsel and follow their advice.

What happens now and will this affect his military status?

As a parent I know you want to believe your son but the police don't impound cars without a reason. But assuming the above story is true he will...

Does being a disabled veteran in any way help with a bankruptcy?

You should repost this to bankruptcy but I doubt it.

Maybe. I have one client who is an EMT and has a special court martial conviction. It really depends on the place where you are applying.

If I Have a settlement check for $125,000.00 can I take it to the bank that it was drawn from and get cash for it ?

Most banks will let you deposit a check of that amount, but require a waiting period to withdraw the money.

Appeals: What is the appropriate Where, When, What of setting up grounds for an appeal in trial court? There are several...

Appeals are limited to what happened at trial. So if it isn't in the transcripts, it generally cannot ge appealed.