Alimony, or spousal support, consists of periodic payments made from one spouse to another during and following a divorce.
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Military members who fail to appear at the appointed time and place of scheduled duty are subject to disciplinary action, based upon the member’s duty status and reason for the absence.
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You should include a notarized self-proving affidavit to the will. This is a separate sheet of paper attached to your will that is signed and sworn to under oath)at the same time you sign your will before witnesses.
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The Consumer Credit Protection Act limits the amount that can be deducted as child support or alimony from earnings.
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The Military Lending Act, or MLA, says that military members cannot be charged an interest rate higher than 36 percent on most types of consumer loans and provides other significant rights.
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Fundraising is the solicitation of funds from or sale of items to military and civilian personnel.
Before any group (to include squadron booster clubs, private organizations, unit advisory councils, etc.) engages in a fundraising activity, either on or off base, prior approval must be obtained from the installation commander or his designee.
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DoD employees may not accept or solicit gifts from a prohibited source or given because of their official positions. A gift includes any item having a monetary value.
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Claims initiated and processed under Article 139, Uniform Code of Military Justice, permit individuals to file claims against military members who willfully take or destroy personal property.
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The Foreign Claims Act allows for reimbursement for property losses, injury or death caused by US servicemembers or civilian employees. The purpose is to promote and maintain friendly relations with the host nation.
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The Military Claims Act allows US residents to recover for the loss, damage or destruction of personal property incident to service.
The Act applies worldwide. However, the Act only applies overseas when the claim cannot be paid under the Personnel Claims Act or Foreign Claims Act.
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The Personnel Claims Act enables military members and Department of Defense civilian employees to recover for the loss, damage or destruction of personal property incident to service.
The Act applies worldwide.
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Laws and requirements for relocating parents vary by state.
The laws of the state in which you were divorced or, if unmarried, where your child lives will apply.
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Military pay stops when a member dies. The Survivor Benefit Plan, or SBP, is an annuity that provides a beneficiary with monthly payments for life.
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Certain management or union practices, called unfair labor practices (ULPs), are illegal.
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The Privacy Act establishes practices governing the collection, maintenance, use and dissemination of information about individuals maintained by federal agencies.
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A Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) is a part of the Disability Evaluation System (DES). The purpose of the MEB is to determine if a military member is medically fit for continued military service.
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An operating agreement is a written agreement that explains the roles and responsibilities of members and managers (if any) of a limited liability company (LLC). The operating agreement also addresses other rules that govern the business operation.
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A limited liability company (LLC) will normally conduct business consistent with its operating agreement.
If you decide to make any changes to the operating agreement, you should ensure that the procedures outlined are followed. Further, you should document the vote in your minutes.
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If you decide to shut down your limited liability company (LLC), you will normally need to file one or more documents in the State where you registered the business. Once an LLC is dissolved, it may not conduct further business operations except those directly involved in winding down its affairs.
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In so many ways, the military community is a different beast. We have our own lingo. Our own unique challenges. Our own justice system. We rely on established, consistent systems to manage life's curveballs.
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