Your current state is Virginia
Do you answer to the British monarch
The maritime firms here practice in the U.S. mainly. There are online resources for finding UK maritime firms outside of this site. Additionally, some of the larger maritime firms based in the U.S. have international practices with offices overseas. Good luck
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I found many references to "Private and unauthorized Militias" but cannot find any definitions.
There are many Militias operating nationwide, but I cannot find any laws concerning their legality in the state of MD.
Maryland Public Safety Code, Title 13. Militia.
The full act and statutes can be accessed here:... Read more »
I was told since they where adopted after i was born it makes me next of kin.
If they were legally adopted, they are your LEGAL brothers in every way!
My aunt bullied me out of everything
I'm sorry for your loss. Your post remains open for three weeks. You may want to consider reposting under the Iowa Probate and Estate Planning sections. There's no guarantee all posts are picked up, but attorneys in those categories would be able to offer the most meaningful input. Good... Read more »
The 2 year being the period of service in question for the eligibility of the GI Bill
You're eligible now for partial GI Bill benefits. Usually, 36 months service is required for full benefits. Take a look at the site pasted below for further, more detailed information pertaining to your question. Thanks for your service.
www.va.gov/education/eligibility
If a lawyer is hired is it possible that everything could get taken care of w/o returning due to the pandemic
You will need to speak to a JAG (able to practice in Courts-Marshal) because this will fall under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Left due to psychological conditions and can show medical documentation proving the extenuating conditions of the psychological condition
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The typical response if you turn yourself in ranges from court-martial to administrative separation. If there are significant mitigating factors I would anticipate that an administrative separation could be negotiated. You should consider hiring an experienced attorney to... Read more »
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There are several very good lawyers with military experience. For example I served on active duty for 11 years in the Air Force and have significant experience representing Marines. An important question is what legal issue are you dealing with. If you let me know the... Read more »
I know she used me to get her green card expedited and once she got she fled the state of Texas So with me not being knowledgeable as i am now about the time limit in her being in Georgia passed six months, i was too late in doing something to keep her here since a child was conceived through our... Read more »
Whether you are eligible for an annulment based on fraud is extremely fact specific based on your individual circumstances and the proof that you have to evidence her intentions in entering the marriage. Likewise, the cost of your divorce will depend on your individual circumstance and the... Read more »
My DFCS case has been closed after almost 2.5 years. I enlisted in the army July 9th 9 days after my 17th birthday June 30, i am trying to leave home right when i grader Dec 18th 2020 legally and without any consequences due to my army contract !!
You are are minor until age 18.
This is not a criminal law question, so I cannot answer it. The question, I believe, is more properly a military law question having to do with the requirements for full benefits upon retirement of a person with such a problem in his/her past. It may also matter whether you were convicted (that is,... Read more »
I am prior service. I met with a national guard recruiter 2 weeks ago and was informed I need to go to meps to swear in. I gave my boss verbal and written notice for both Monday and Tuesday that day and again that following Monday. I worked half a day on Tuesday and went to meps and came back to... Read more »
It is my understanding that you are not protected by USERRA for your trip to MEPS. Unfortunately, you are only protected for the time you are actually serving. I would look at this as a good thing, your employer was probably going to be very difficult once it came time to fulfill your guard... Read more »
Is my son entitled to anything an no he’s not on his birth certificate
No. The statute of limitations has run.
I have worked with my employer since Nov. 2018. In March of 2020, our restaurant was switched to curbside pickups only. They gave us the option to switch to unemployment because they would only keep a couple employees to work due to covid. April, I received orders for active duty starting 4/20 for... Read more »
I highly recommend reaching out to an employment attorney in your area to discuss options. This sounds like discrimination based on military service, which would be a violation of USERRA. The employer is required to place you back in the same position (or the position you would have attained had... Read more »
I am a Marine and a certified personal trainer, I named my business Marine fit. My business makes money and I am currently turning it into a official LLC. I should have the LLC done in a few days. I read on Marines website they do not authorize the use of USMC or their logos/brands for other... Read more »
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First, thank you for your service! Second, good on you for asking these questions ahead of time! Third, congrats on starting your business!
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Your risk of upsetting the USMC to the point of eliciting a Cease and Desist letter here is relatively... Read more »
My 1SG has given me 30 days to have a family plan/daycare put in place, and if it is not in place they will be kicking me out. My wife has quit her job that was only a weekend job. She is home with our kids 24/7. We barely have enough to get by as it is with a family of five after bills. We can not... Read more »
This is a question for a JAG Officer. They answer to your question will likely be governed by the UCMJ and military rules, not Texas law.
Great question. You want an attorney that has military experience as well as experience actually appearing before the Discharge Review Board. There are many attorneys that dabble in military law. You want someone with extensive military experience that practices before the Board frequently.... Read more »
He was named in a class action suit that was settled after he died and at the time all the children were minors and we never married. How can they find out what happened to this money that they should be entitled too.
I'm very sorry for your loss and your family's loss. This is something that the military law attorneys or veteran's benefit's attorneys here would know the most about. But you await a response for two weeks. There is a nonprofit organization that deals with veteran's rights... Read more »
I've served 2 of 6 years and I'm 20 years old and I've met all of the conditions except the restitution. Is it possible to get off to join the military?
Typically restitution is one of the most important conditions of probation. This of course depends on the type of charge and restitution amount involved. Some judges might be willing to convert restitution to a lien based on a Motion requesting the judge to do so. In my experience most judges will... Read more »
Very good. You have several options available. You can enroll in the PReTrial Diversion Program (PTIP) that is like probation except when you finish your case is dismissed. Or there is always Veterans Court which is the same thing, probation but when you finish your case is dismissed. Terms are... Read more »
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