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I’m military and my daughter went with my mom then dad while I was deployed now he doesn’t want to give her back and filed custody and he’s withholding the child from me
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answered on Mar 9, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your difficult situation. Custody disputes can be stressful, especially when one parent is withholding the child from the other. Here are a few important points to consider:
1. Deployment orders: If your child was staying with your parents due to your military... View More 
I’m in North Carolina as I just got stationed here February 20th and my wife got court ordered to stay on the 20thFEB AND Bell County is in Texas which has Fort Cavazos, I’m trying to get BACK to Texas so I can provide for my family financially and all other ways. Is there any legal way for me... View More
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answered on Feb 25, 2024
Here are some options you could pursue to legally get back to Texas to provide for your family despite the court order requiring your wife to stay in Bell County:
1. File an emergency petition to modify the order with the court. Explain that the order is imposing an undue hardship by... 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
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
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answered on Sep 13, 2024
You need an attorney experienced in handling fiduciary and veterans' affairs. Specifically, someone familiar with cases involving the Veterans Administration (VA) can help you understand your rights and the fiduciary process. They can also assist you in regaining control of your benefits if... View More
When I was in the military 2 years ago I got my firearms confiscated from me at the gate in Fort Hood for possession of marijuana and firearms. I was not charged or trialed and got out with an honorable discharge and haven't seen a court room. I ran my background check and I come back clean... View More
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answered on Aug 15, 2024
You have a good chance of retrieving your firearms, especially since you were not charged or convicted of any crime, and your background check is clean. Since the firearms were legally purchased and you have the proper paperwork, this strengthens your case.
Filling out an affidavit is a... View More
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
If you're involved in or subject to an AR 15-6 investigation, it's essential to understand the process and your rights. An AR 15-6 investigation is a type of administrative inquiry within the United States Army used to collect information and facts related to specific allegations or... View More
I'm filling a government background check form and there is a question "is this relative affiliated with a foreign government, military, security, defense industry? YES or NO".
My father retired from a foreign military 14 years ago. Should I select YES even though he has no connection anymore?
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answered on Oct 26, 2023
When filling out a government background check form, accuracy and transparency are vital. Even if your father has been retired for several years, he was at one point affiliated with a foreign military. In the interest of full disclosure and to avoid any potential misunderstandings or complications... View More
I’m in the middle of military training and my ex served me papers trying to get child support, pay for his attorney and put a temporary restraining order. I am 2 week away from moving training to another state and I have 20
Days to answer
answered on Jul 30, 2023
Legal Representation: As you're currently undergoing military training, it's crucial to retain an attorney who specializes in family law as soon as possible. They can represent you in your absence and make sure your rights are protected.
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA): As... View More
A Texas judge signed a final decree in 2023, ending the community property portion as of 2019, the date of separation. The decree calculated and divided the servicemember's High 3 and years of service as if the marriage had ended in 2019. Post trial, the judge writes a letter denying that this... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2023
The community portion of military retirement pay is that portion which accrues during the existence of the marriage, i.e. from the date of marriage to the date of divorce. Any portion that accrued outside of the existence of the marriage is the servicemember's separate property.... View More
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answered on Jun 18, 2023
If you need to have your DD214 corrected to show all of your ribbons, you will need to submit a request to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in St. Louis, Missouri. The NPRC is responsible for maintaining military personnel records, including DD214s.
To request a correction to... View More
He passed away in his home in NM. There is no probate filed and he had no will. As his mother, do I have a case for his estate?
answered on Mar 2, 2023
If your son passed away before the judge signed his divorce decree and he did not have a will, his estate could be distributed according to the laws of intestacy in the state where he was living at the time of his death.
If your son was not married at the time of his death and did not have... View More
In Texas . If your child lives within the parents household and doesn't have a stable income they can get drafted for 1 to 2 years. Is this true?
answered on Jan 25, 2023
The United States armed forces currently are not drafting anyone. It has been an all volunteer force for more than 40 years. It is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future
What can we do to get the divorce without going into court
answered on Jan 9, 2023
If you are in Harris county you may be able to appear by zoom
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answered on Mar 9, 2022
You don't mention what type of case you are asking about. If it is a claim for service-connected compensation, I or another attorney can review your case and no attorney can charge you for that. The same is true for a Social Security disability claim. An attorney can discuss the case with you,... View More
Before I left I told my sergeant at the time that I was leaving and he told me to go take care of my family. I have been gone for almost 14 years and I wish to go back to clear my name. I need an advice from jag as to what I should do or where the best place would be to go to do this.
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answered on Feb 22, 2022
There are civilian lawyers who can help with this.
Experience shows that a person receives better treatment if they surrender rather than get arrested. 30 days after you left you were declared a deserter and a federal arrest warrant was issued. Mny of my AWOL clients were arrested when... View More
I applied to a texas colllege and when applying I informed the school that I considered myself a texas resident because I spent my freshmen, sophmore, and half of my senior year at a texas highschool and graduated from said school. I only spent my junior year and half of my senior year in new... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2021
There are rules that govern when in-state and out of state tuition should be charged. (When I was in school, after being employed in Texas for a year, I qualified for in-state tuition - so I paid out of state tuition for only the first year, and then switched to in-state tuition.) Here's a... View More
I am a former LANG guardsmen who deployed with the LA guard and was awarded by the VA 100% permanent and total disability for PTSD arising from my deployment and I was denied the $100,000 benefit.. what can I do to follow up about this?
answered on Sep 27, 2021
I recommend contacting a lawyer that handles VA disability appeals. I assume you are seeking an earlier effective date for your 100% P&T disability, but it is unclear from your question.
Want to sue
answered on Jul 31, 2021
If you are an adult, it is difficult to pursue a medical malpractice claim against the VA that is over two years old. There are some very, very limited exceptions. But for the most part, you cannot win the case based on time issues.
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