Does the clerk need to inform me of my right to appeal a civil judgement?

Clerks have no obligation to tell you about appeals. You need an attorney to evaluate your case.

How can a British citizen join the US Navy?

Join the Royal Navy. You won’t be able to join the US Navy.

Do I file a motion for default judgement or does the court decide the case based upon the merits of my brief?

There is no default. Case is looked based on merits not just your brief.

Is this fair/normal for an attorney to be this way?

Just remember In a settlement you get something. Going to trial may cost money and you could lose. Trials are risky... I’ve had clients turn down...

Can I file for a lawsuit I feel like I'm being discriminated against from my last employers

I’m trying to figure out how you equate being fired for stealing as discrimination. Another person assaulted you, you can deal with them separately.

General discharges shouldn’t affect it much at all. There is no statutory bar nor is it listed in Adjudicative Guidelines ( if anything it’s a...

I need to file a lawsuit against a member in the army

I agree... sue him... you’ll only need to deal with SCRA issues but that is easily overcome.

No one here is going to tell you how to beat a drug test. Find a job where you don’t need one.

Husband going to massage parlors, online dating, has a plan to leave in two years. Gaslighting and emotional abuse

Honestly find an attorney and file for divorce.

(cont.) Next step in Court of Appeals if respondent does not file a response brief

If the respondent doesn’t file a brief, the Court makes a decision without it. If they filed for MSJ they can be moving party. Not sure why it...