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Deployed to Japan for 3 years, have love relationship about one year with local Japanese lady who married to other man. Haven't been caught, came back to US it's been bit more than 4 years. Did not get any trouble about this relationship. I heard most of the adultery charges expires after... View More 
answered on May 14, 2021
The statute of limitations is generally 5 years, with some exception that do not seem like they would apply to your situation. Regardless, you should not ever speak of the matter with anyone. Hope that helps.
answered on Oct 11, 2020
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,... View 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... View More
answered on Aug 27, 2020
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.
If someone in a drug investigation, more notably someone who failed a UA or got caught in possession, says that he knows other people who do drugs or says he saw them do them and names them, can the other parties be discharged by the military or charged if their is no positive UA or they have never... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2019
This is a question of military law rather than civilian criminal law.
He is at my home in Lone Star with the kids....His 3 biological. He is a VET and a very abusive alcoholic. He says if I come with my grown kids to move out, he's going to have his motorcycle brothers come when we come. I'm afraid for me and my children and his! I don't want any... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2019
I recommend you call attorneys in/near the Lone Star, TX area and discuss your potential case with them. It is possible that you could file the divorce while you are still in California. You could likely pursue most of the divorce without ever traveling to Texas. You may also consider seeking an... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2019
This question is unclear, I do not understand what you are asking here.
My family member was recently detained by the police and he’s in the process of getting deported is there any way with me in the military do anything to help? If so what should I do ?
answered on Jan 22, 2019
Not just by virtue of being in the military. But I suggest consulting with an immigration attorney who handles removal defense in your area to see if there are options.
answered on Dec 18, 2018
Generally, spousal support, eligibility for TriCare coverage, and military retirement pay.
To see how it applies to you, consult with a family law attorney.
answered on Nov 2, 2018
What would you want to hire the attorney for? In the discharge process, your son should have been notified he had the right to consult with an attorney, and, if the discharge characterization was Other Than Honorable or he’d been serving more than 6 years, he would have been offered a hearing and... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2018
The Uniform Code of Military Justice provides for specific instances when the code would apply to civilians. As a general rule, that civilian would need to be serving alongside the armed services (e.g. as a contractor). It's more likely that the Military Extraterritorial Judicial Act would... View More
My supervisor continuously Txt's and calls me on my personal cellphone for question that are considered normal work related purposes ie. did you get that paperwork, I need you to move desk, ect and not just for the even of a recall or an emergencies.
answered on Aug 1, 2018
I see this as an Anti-Deficiency Act problem. If you feel strongly about it, contact your local Trial Defense Services office or Area Defense Counsel, and ask them to assist you in raising this issue to the command's JAG or IG. Listen carefully to the advice they provide you about going down... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2018
The Service Member's Civil Relief Act provides protections for deployed service members. You should head to your local base legal office to get assistance on how to invoke her rights under the SCRA. Most courts near military bases have a panel of pro bono attorneys who do this work.
If... View More
A part of the lease it says, “You may terminate the lease if you enlist, are drafted into, or are commissioned in the U.S. Armed Forces”. I would like to know what commissioned in the U.S. Armed Forces means?
answered on Jul 7, 2018
A commission is what officers receive when they join the service.
answered on Apr 13, 2018
Generally, assuming the DUIs happen in the "exclusive federal jurisdiction" areas of a base, most bases (and posts) usually let the federal court handle all of the DUIs (regardless if the person is a service member or not). The cases are usually prosecuted by a Judge Advocate who is... View More
He is retired military and in the divorce decree it is stated that he has to give her half of his retirement as Former Spouse Support.
answered on Mar 18, 2018
Alimony and military retirement are generally two different concepts. Alimony is spousal support while military retirement is property division. However, there are arguments that when a spouse starts receiving military retirement, the need for spousal support decreases. Spousal support is... View More
Divorce was in Utah, finalized in 2014. I would like to know what are my odds of having that reversed or lessened.
answered on Mar 1, 2018
This is a very complex issue that I see all of the time. I am not a Utah lawyer - you need to speak to a Utah lawyer who has substantial experience in military retirement, how it is calculated, and how the it can be divided by a Utah court. Generally, different laws apply on whether the language... View More
My ex started assaulting me 2 years ago. Everytime I called the cops his command would come get him and take him to the barracks. Nothing ever came of it. He moved me and our girls on post and it got worse. He assaulted me and raped me and i was arrested by the mps. Nothing has ever happened with... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2018
Go to the Sheriff's Office in the county where this happened and ask to file a complaint. The complaint will probably be reviewed by a detective who will decide whether there is Probable Cause to seek an arrest warrant.
I am pro se appellee. My ex-husband is appealing the judgement against him to pay what was suppose to be military retirement, but the ex opted for disability pay. Divorce Decree did not allow him to change or stop payment when he was eligible to receive retirement. Judge did not order him to pay... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2018
Your ex-husband's lawyer will likely not assist, and may be concerned about violating an attorney/client privilege or other professional responsibility obligations.
My brother was hazed/bullied by Marines during a deployment to Iraq. The investigations confirm he called his commander for help 20 seconds before he died and his commander told him to go back to work and hung up. I have evidence that the investigators intentionally witheld witness statements,... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2017
The estate would have a right to bring suit under the Federal Tort Claims Act. Contact a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn who handles death cases involving the military. They give free consultations.
I went to probate court and they said I needed a bond to become the administrator of the estate, my husband only left a house and we owe 123,000 dollars still. The lawyers don't explain anything and every other thing the want money that I don't have. Please help me
answered on Sep 19, 2017
Whether you need to go to court to probate your husband's estate in an heirship proceeding or can file an Affidavit of Small Estate (available on your county probate court's website or from the court) depends on what your husband left. In Texas if he left no debts other than those... View More
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