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Does the Army have divorce lawyers?
Military lawyers called judge advocates are also available to help you and your spouse understand the legal implications of your divorce. A JAG officer cannot represent you or your spouse in a family law court but can refer you to a civilian lawyer.
Is it hard to get a divorce in the army?
The military divorce rate is between 3 and 3.1%. The civilian rate is 2.9%. Further, the civilian rate is for all ages and income. `` The above stats can be somewhat misleading.
Does Army Jag help with divorce?
No, JAGs are not doing his divorce. Sign nothing until you have a CA family law attorney ASAP.
How much is a military lawyer?
For example, on average flat fees for high quality court martial representation range between $40,000 and $100,000 but may be lower or higher depending on the individual case. Because so much work goes into a court martial defense, if charged hourly, most cases would amount to at least double the average flat fee.
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The 10/10 Rule states that if a couple has been married for at least ten years, during which the service member has completed at least ten years of creditable military service, the non-military spouse is entitled to receive a portion of the military retirement pay directly from the Defense Finance and Accounting
What is an army lawyer called?
The Judge Advocate Generals Corps (JAG or JAG Corps) is the military justice branch or specialty of the United States Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy. Officers serving in the JAG Corps are typically called judge advocates.
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