Need help with retirement pay from a soldier through divorce

I don' t know your exact situation, but I strongly suggest the following: 1) Get your DD Form 2293 Application submitted to DFAS so that you know...

What can I do about this matter?

Unfortunately, being a Military Spouse does not give you any special guarantees or considerations with your civilian employer. As an employee your...

Would her being my legal guardian benefit me because she's a veteran?

The Veteran's benefits belong to the Veteran. In becoming her legal guardian, you become able to make decisions on her behalf and the fiduciary...

Am I entitled to any of his military retiree benefits, such as VA pension, disability, Federal Health Insurance?

You are entering a significant point in your divorce, and your decisions will have long term consequences for you. I caution you about acting upon...

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Imitation of involuntary separation and referral to standing board of officers

Relax...your separation from the IRR is just an administrative purging of the IRR by the Army Reserves. Your Army Commissioning came with a...

Do I need a divorce lawyer ?

I am very sorry to hear of the difficulties in your marriage. Initiating a divorce or any legal action to obtain a court order is very difficult...

Does anyone know of an attorney in the metro Atlanta area that has knowledge in military divorce? Divorced in Alabama 2010.

I am a retired Air Force Judge Advocate (JAG) with 22 years of experience in Military Law and an AV Rated Family Law attorney practicing in...