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Legal Support Services

Welcome to the US Military Welfare Department Legal Support

We are committed to providing comprehensive legal assistance to military personnel, veterans, and their families. Our dedicated team ensures that all legal matters are handled with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality. Below are the legal services we offer:

Power of Attorney (POA) for Leave Application

A Power of Attorney (POA) is required for certain military leave applications. We help service members draft and notarize POAs, ensuring compliance with military regulations and smooth leave processing.

Divorce Processing & Legal Support

Our legal team provides guidance and assistance in filing for divorce, handling military-specific concerns such as benefits, child custody, and property division. We ensure a fair and legally compliant process.

Inheritance & Estate Planning

We provide legal support for drafting wills, managing military personnel estates, and processing inheritance claims. Our experts guide beneficiaries through probate and ensure a smooth transfer of assets.

Deployment Legal Assistance

Before deployment, service members may need to arrange wills, powers of attorney, and family care plans. We offer comprehensive legal preparation to ensure peace of mind for deployed personnel.

Service Member Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Protections

The SCRA offers military personnel legal protections related to financial obligations, lease terminations, and civil proceedings. We provide legal guidance to help service members understand and enforce their rights.

Military Pension & Benefits Disputes

We assist in resolving disputes regarding military pensions, disability benefits, and other entitlements, ensuring service members and veterans receive what they rightfully deserve.

Military Family Law Assistance

We offer legal support for child custody, adoption, and other family law matters affecting military families, ensuring compliance with both state and federal laws.

Housing & Lease Agreement Support

Military personnel facing housing disputes, lease terminations, or rental issues can access our legal assistance for resolving conflicts and enforcing their tenant rights.

Military Justice & Court-Martial Defense

We provide legal guidance for service members facing disciplinary actions, court-martial proceedings, or other military justice matters, ensuring proper legal representation and fair trials

Immigration & Citizenship Services

Military personnel and their families may be eligible for expedited citizenship or special immigration benefits. Our legal experts provide assistance in navigating immigration laws and processing applications.

Consumer Protection & Financial Legal Assistance

We help service members deal with predatory lending, credit disputes, fraudulent contracts, and financial scams, ensuring they are protected under military consumer protection laws.

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Our news section features important announcements, mission updates, policy changes, and relevant stories that impact military personnel stationed overseas.

Army considers microreactors to increase installation readiness and resilience

December 18, 2024
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The U.S. Army is engaging with the advanced nuclear energy industry to explore potentially siting a microreactor on one or more Army installations by 2030, in furtherance of the Army’s commitment to installation resilience and mission readiness.

During a Pentagon ceremony the Secretary of the Army appoints five new civilian aides

Dec. 4, 2024
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Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth swore in the following five new Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army during an investiture ceremony at the Pentagon on Dec. 3, 2024: Lester Lumbad from Las Vegas, Nevada; Rich Morales from East Greenwich, Rhode Island; Lance O’Bryan from Fort Knox, Kentucky; Edward Salo from Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Frank Vitale from Morgantown, West Virginia.

President to honor seven Soldiers with nation’s top valor award

Jan. 3, 2025
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Three U.S. Soldiers overcame the odds to rescue their comrades against enemy fire and another four fought valiantly against enemy forces.

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