Jocelyn C. Stewart

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Tacoma, WA

Military law Lawyer at Tacoma, WA

Practice Areas: Military Law, Administrative Law, Sex Crime

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Veterans Affairs Attorneys

Jocelyn's answer | Answered on March 19, 2015

If you are trying to find an attorney that handles VA claims, I suggest looking on the VA website's list of accredited attorneys. I would also...

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Sue the Army'

Jocelyn's answer | Answered on March 18, 2015

If your question is can you sue the Army for laying you off, my answer is probably not. If you have a labor dispute, I suggest trying a qiestion...

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I hear conflicting answers. Can you receive the Montgomery g.i bill with a general discharge?

Jocelyn's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

There is even conflicting guidance on the official GI Bill Website on this matter. Even if you have not received a prior Honorable discharge,...

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Can I sue the military for my retirement benefits?

Jocelyn's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

You may not sue to get your retirement benefits back.

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What type of attorney can best handle a divorce from an active duty military member?

Jocelyn's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

If he filed in NJ and you don't have kids in Arkansas with you (which would require a separate action in Arkansas for child custody/ child support...

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Are Air Force civilians deployed by the government afforded any protection against debt collector?

Jocelyn's answer | Answered on March 16, 2015

The Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act does not afford any protection for civilians. However, if you are referring to the fair debt collections act,...

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What can I do to get an attorney job?

Jocelyn's answer | Answered on March 16, 2015

This is a forum for people with legal problems. Contact the career counselor at your law school. Also, If you haven't passed the Louisiana bar,...

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I AM A MILITARY RETIREE WITH 70% DISIBILITY FROM PTSD, NEED ATTY. TO HELP ACQUIRE REMAINING 30% DISIBILITY FROM THE VETERANS ADM

Jocelyn's answer | Answered on March 15, 2015

Community guidelines on Avvo preclude practitioners from directly soliciting your business. I recommend searching for a VA accredited attorney on...

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I need a lawyer to take on a defamation case.

Jocelyn's answer | Answered on March 15, 2015

I will re-tag your question for attorneys that practice defamation/ slander cases. Best of luck to you.

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I'm military trying to divorce my wife. Can she hold up the process until we reach 20 yrs of marriage? Currently we're at 17.5

Jocelyn's answer | Answered on March 14, 2015

You cannot make your spouse consent to an uncontested divorce. She can, through the process, make things take longer if she chooses but probably...

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