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What can I do about getting my daughter's benefits from his death for support for my child his name is xx
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answered on Jan 17, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. To pursue benefits for your daughter due to her father's service and untimely death, you should start by contacting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). They provide various benefits to dependents of deceased service members, including Dependency and... View More 
What can I do about getting my daughter's benefits from his death for support for my child his name is xx
answered on Jan 9, 2024
Order his military records from St. Louis from the National Archives. You can find that information online. I would request the entire file, to include medical, DD214, etc. Once you receive, go to the Veteran's Administration website and they will give additional guidance. You may also get... View More
Estranged (in TX since 1972) sister (DOB April 1954) falls in 2012due to Air Force knee injury (surgery & discharge 1974; also forced early retirement in 2011) & struck head, resulting in stroke hours later, which resulted in partial paralysis. Her husband cared for her until his death from... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2024
You are not legally required to assume the power of attorney (POA) for your sister. Accepting the role of POA is a voluntary decision and carries significant responsibilities, particularly in managing her personal and financial affairs. Given your concerns about your ability to provide financial... View More
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
What action can I take if he won a lawsuit, and I was the person that provided for him when he was alive and also paid all the expenses for his funeral. I called the law firm and was told that yes he won the case however no one will be getting any of the settlement.
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answered on Dec 29, 2023
If your cousin, an Army veteran, passed away without a will and won a lawsuit settlement, and you were the primary provider for him during his life and covered the expenses for his funeral, there are legal avenues you can explore. Despite the law firm indicating that no one will receive any of the... View More
I was overcharged pay last year in the USMC, and have never received a debt notification letter. DFAS does not see any debts or credit in their system and neither does my local office. i have already had loss of pay and now a payment plan started. i was look in the US code 5 5514, and believe that... View More
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answered on Dec 29, 2023
Under U.S. Code Title 5, Section 5514, when a federal employee, including a military member, owes a debt to the United States, there are specific procedures that the government must follow before starting to collect the debt through salary offset. One of these procedures includes providing the... View More
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answered on Dec 21, 2023
In Texas, the cost of an uncontested divorce can vary. While there is no standard rate for all uncontested divorces, many attorneys offer flat fees for these types of cases, especially when they are straightforward and the parties agree on all major issues. This flat fee can often be more... 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
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answered on Dec 11, 2023
Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), a service member who has to move due to military orders is typically entitled to certain protections, including the ability to terminate a residential lease early without penalty. When you receive military orders requiring you to relocate, you have... View More
So I work for a big bank as a fraud invesitgator going on 4 years they did fingerprinting and background check before hiring me everything was fine. I went to enlist in Military an a background check was performed an they stated i have a active arrest warrant for tampering/w gov document. Im very... View More
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answered on Dec 8, 2023
Discovering an unexpected warrant can be unsettling, especially when it's linked to actions you were not involved in. The first step in addressing this is to contact a lawyer. An attorney can help you understand the specifics of the warrant and advise on the best course of action.
In... View More
So I work for a big bank as a fraud invesitgator going on 4 years they did fingerprinting and background check before hiring me everything was fine. I went to enlist in Military an a background check was performed an they stated i have a active arrest warrant for tampering/w gov document. Im very... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2023
Unfortunately, the statute of limitations is paused once a case is filed. However, you do have a right to a speedy trial. To avail yourself of that right you need to clear the warrant (this is something that an experienced criminal defense attorney should know how to do in the jurisdiction with the... View More
Hello. My husband is a disabled veteran and receives disability and he left me and the kids. Are the kids entitled to child support from his disability check ??
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answered on Dec 7, 2023
In cases of child support, a parent's income, including disability benefits, is typically considered when determining their child support obligations. If your husband is receiving disability benefits, these can be factored into the calculation for child support.
However, the specific... View More
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answered on Dec 7, 2023
In legal matters, including those involving liens and disability as a veteran, providing your attorney with relevant medical records can be important. These documents can help your lawyer understand your situation fully and identify any potential liens.
However, you have the right to... View More
I’m a health professional in the Navy
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answered on Dec 7, 2023
In the context of a multiyear retention bonus in the Navy, the specific terms of your agreement will primarily dictate the consequences of failing to select twice. Typically, these agreements outline the conditions under which you are expected to serve and the implications of not meeting those... View More
Under the Viena Convention of similar treaty how do you secure the physical safety of a head of state in foreign land?
The president of Ecuador is basically permanently 'exiling' his VP to Telaviv Israel, to "help" solve the Hamas/Israel war [in reality, he has a... View More
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
Under international law, specifically the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, the physical safety and security of a head of state or other high-ranking officials in a foreign country is primarily the responsibility of the host nation. This responsibility is grounded in the principle of... View More
I'm a 17-year-old male without any physical or mental disabilities, but I do have high functioning autism and ADHD. Am I still "able-bodied" in the context of Title 10 Chapter 12?
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answered on Dec 4, 2023
Under Title 10, Section 246 of the United States Code, the unorganized militia is composed of individuals who are at least 17 years old and, except as provided in Section 313 of title 32, not more than 45 years old, and are citizens or have made a declaration of intent to become citizens. It... View More
I'm a 17-year-old male without any physical or mental disabilities, but I do have high functioning autism and ADHD. Am I still "able-bodied" in the context of Title 10 Chapter 12?
answered on Dec 4, 2023
The term "able bodied" as used in 10 USC Section 246 doesn't seem to be defined. Wiktionary defines "able-bodied" as "Having a sound, strong body; physically competent; robust; fit for service.", so it might depend upon why it would matter whether or not you are... View More
My wife just had a miscarriage caused by my company commander and 1SG, we got a doctor’s note explicitly saying because she has 2 kids and recovering from a miscarriage that she’s on bed rest and that I need to be home to take care of her. They only gave me 3 days when the doctor said 2 weeks.
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answered on Dec 1, 2023
In the U.S. military, leave requests are generally subject to approval by a commanding officer, considering both the needs of the service and the individual circumstances of the service member. In cases like yours, where there's a critical family situation such as a medical emergency,... 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
Intentional, waited till I left for a week to use my mom's card. Intent was there considering he was smart enough to only take out the maximum money allowed daily from ATMs, fun times at Mohegan Sun, all totally caught and verified by police. They brought him in for questioning and told me... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2023
You might want to have a lawyer involved to effectively press the Mashpee Police Department and secure some justice here. Otherwise, please obtain a copy of the police report you filed and go to the local District Court for jurisdiction of Mashpee, Falmouth District Court. There you will go to the... View More
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