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Say a teacher were to join the national guard... Public employees are given additional benefits when serving in the national guard. Does a teacher receive these benefits based on Ohio law?
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answered on Dec 31, 2023
Under Ohio law, public school teachers are indeed considered public employees. This classification is significant when it comes to eligibility for certain benefits, including those related to military leave.
If a teacher joins the National Guard, they are entitled to the same benefits as... View More 
I went on military leave from civilian job (February 6th). All I was told is that company policy would allow me to return to job once I returned. When I returned 7 months later (September 11th), now employer is deducting health insurance from time on leave.
Now I am being told that I had... View More
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answered on Dec 11, 2023
Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), service members are provided certain protections regarding employment and benefits when they leave for military duty. USERRA requires that your job and benefits be protected during military leave, but it also allows... View More
It was for 30,000.0” and I signed a eight year enlistment contract with full intention of completing
I didn’t plan on having a seizure
I never received a dime
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answered on Nov 29, 2023
In cases like yours, where a medical discharge occurs before the fulfillment of the enlistment contract, eligibility for the enlistment bonus can be complicated. Typically, enlistment bonuses are paid out for completion of certain terms of service, and a medical discharge might affect this.... View More
Divorce was in Summit County, Akron Ohio. I now live in Atlanta Georgia area and ex lives in Dayton Ohio. Marriage overlapped 9,1/2 years service.
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answered on Oct 6, 2024
If your divorce decree did not award any portion of your military pension to your ex-spouse at the time of the divorce, it is generally difficult for them to claim it after the fact. In Ohio, courts usually make final rulings on division of assets at the time of divorce, and retroactively reopening... View More
Million dollars. He has asked me to.transfer 50k and also 500k into my personal account.i set up the transfer and the bank called me and stated that we had to pay a $12000 fee because there were too many attempts to get into the bank site to transfer the money
Is this true?
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answered on Jul 28, 2024
It's important to be cautious in situations like this. Banks typically do not charge fees based on the number of attempts to access an account. If a bank contacts you about an unexpected fee, it's a good idea to verify the information directly by contacting the bank through their official... View More
I'm an active duty Marine stationed in NC. I'm from OH. Mother of my child was homeless and on meth so my mother assumed emergency temporary custody. She hired my attorney to protect my rights and then hired herself one by recommendation from my attorney. Both attorneys said for me not to... View More
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answered on Jun 5, 2021
Ohio law governs the custody case. If you want to find out if you can sue your lawyer for malpractice you need to speak with a legal malpractice attorney in Ohio. You may also want to consult with a new family law attorney about the order in your custody case. You will need a copy of the entire... View More
My father recently passed away. On paper, I am his only child. He and my mother were married when I was born and he is listed on my birth certificate. When I was in 5/6, he was dating a woman who was separated from her husband. This woman became pregnant and had a son that she claimed was my... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2020
You will need to speak to an experienced probate attorney licensed in the state where the decedent lived. Probate law differs from state to state and you are requesting information on a very specific set of facts pertaining to an individual’s right lay claim to the estate. Only someone familiar... View More
her parents are homophobic, we've been dating for 3 months and arent doing anything contact wise. can I get in trouble legally if her parents find out?
I was in the National Guard 2008-2011, during 2010 I was pregnant with my first child, and put on bedrest, first sgt was real difficult about it and would harass me. 2011 I unexpectedly got pregnant again and was on bed rest. I sent in my doctors notes and received nothing after, until after her... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2019
If the statute of limitations has passed, your chances are poor to none. You should sit down with a lawyer and go through it. But the SOLs are pretty serious and there are few ways around them.
answered on Dec 3, 2018
Not necessarily. See this link for information.
https://www.ohiobar.org/public-resources/commonly-asked-law-questions-results/circumstances-say-whether-minors-are-emancipated/
I have separation papers that say Honorable. and that I was issued a DD214, but never actually got one.
Could the Supreme Court of the United States decide that Military Sexual assault cases are to be held in civil court?
answered on Jul 5, 2016
That's a rather complex question as jurisdiction would depend upon how the case arrived in the Supreme Court and what constitutional issues are implicated. The short answer, however, is that SCOTUS will not decide sexual assault cases are to be decided in civil court.
If you are 17 years old and turn 18 in a month and is enlisted into the United States Army active-duty or you consider automatically emancipated in the state of Ohio
answered on Jul 14, 2015
That's a fascinating question. You could certainly file a suit. Whether you would win is an open question as I don't believe anyone has yet sued the military. Set up a consultation with a civil rights attorney and see what he or she thinks of the idea.
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