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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The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment (ADAPT) program helps Airmen and their families with substance abuse-related issues.
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The purpose of a Flying Evaluation Board, or FEB, is to examine a rated officer's professional qualification for aviation service, evaluate potential for future rated duties, and make recommendations to higher authorities.
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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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The Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (USFSPA) recognizes the right of state courts to distribute military retired pay to a spouse or former spouse and provides a method of enforcing these orders through the Department of Defense.
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Many courts have standard parenting plans they use when parents litigate custody. These plans differ depending on the time the child spends with each parent and the distance between them.
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Child support is established by court order. The amount of support is generally determined by guidelines provided by each state. Once established, child support remains in effect at the rate determined by the initial court order unless and until modified by a subsequent order.
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A power of attorney is a document that lets you name someone to make decisions on your behalf. This appointment can take effect immediately if you become unable to make those decisions on your own. For example, if you become mentally incapacitated or deploy to another country, you may be unable to make necessary decisions personally.
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If you have been selected as an Attorney-in-Fact, you may exercise the powers authorized in the Power of Attorney upon signing. As a fiduciary acting on the Principal’s behalf, you must act prudently and reasonably in managing the Principal’s affairs.
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All states require drivers to maintain minimum auto insurance coverage. Even so, one in five drivers lacks auto insurance. Make sure you have the right coverage.
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Most states require that personal injury cases for minors be approved by the court. In cases exceeding a certain amount, the court will require a hearing attended by both the minor and legal guardian.
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Adopting a stepchild is the most common form of adoption. A stepparent who adopts agrees to become the legal parent and be fully responsible for his or her spouse’s child. After the stepparent adoption occurs, the noncustodial parent (the parent not living with the child) no longer has any rights or responsibilities for the child, including child support.
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Every state has laws providing for the termination of parental rights by a court. Termination ends the legal parent-child relationship. Once the relationship has been terminated, the child is legally free to be placed for adoption.
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