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I'm a disable veteran i get a disability check from the VA can my wife claim any of that money as marital income ?
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Answered on May 16, 2015
Yes, your VA disability check is counted as income so if you divorce and are required to pay her spousal maintenance (alimony). VA disability...
Can a Staff Sergeant in the Army (E-6) counsel a Sergeant First Class (E-7) for behavioral reasons?
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Answered on May 16, 2015
Theoretically, if the SSG by virtue of his position is in a supervisory capacity over you (even though you are a SFC) I suppose he could counsel...
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My husband is an active-duty Air Force tech Sargent. We are currently legally separated & I'm unsure where to go for assistance.
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Answered on May 16, 2015
So long as you are still currently married, you are entitled to all the entitlements of a military dependent. The AF legal assistance office will...
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Barred to reenlist and found information that my CO is using to chapter me instead of rehabilitate.
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Answered on May 15, 2015
You should contact local military counsel soonest. If they are not able to assist you because the command has not yet initiated the action, you...
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If someone in the army ask for help with money an now your about to be homeless because they haven't pay you back when they said
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Answered on May 15, 2015
You may not sue the DoD. If the amount is significant enough, you could file suit against them. You might also inquire into small claims court,...
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Can I sue for loss of career and financial benefits?
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Answered on May 15, 2015
No. Your remedy is to seek an upgrade to your discharge. If the command did not follow proper notice requirements, you can seek upgrade for those...
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I live in NM. Divorced in Texas. Ex is filing motion for clarification for military retirement pay. Can Texas make me pay?
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Answered on May 14, 2015
Your question is extremely fact specific. Without an experienced family law attorney reviewing whatever it is that your ex's attorney has filed for...
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Do I have any legal rights regarding receiving an entry level separation while in a medical hold squadron?
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Answered on May 13, 2015
I agree with my colleagues that it is doubtful you can obtain any relief. The entry level was permissible at the time.
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I need some kind of enlightenment about laws on regular people detaining you in a room when you want to leave.
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Answered on May 11, 2015
Much depends on facts you have not provided, what is the duty relationship to the person that told you toasty in the room. Was he someone with...
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Air Force person who never gets reprimanded for actions? JAG refers everything to their chain, chain does nothing.
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Answered on May 11, 2015
If your question is how can you compel this person's chain of command to take action against the military member, the answer is you cannot. Several...
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