I need info on applying for my ex's military pension. How do I get started? what kind of lawyer do I need?
488278
Check this link out, They might be able to help you.
435408
Contact a local VFW. They have the forms and information you will need and can point you in the right direction. You will probably need his service number which is his Social Security Number. VFW members are often happy to help with this type of request even if you are not a member. I hope this helps.
1165508
START WITH NAVY.MIL, MAY BE DESTROYED....  BUT SURF THE NAVY WEBSITE.. SHOULD GET IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
275426
Being in the Army is a plus on your side.  Take all your evidence to is commanding officer and tell him your side of the story.  They tend to frown on things like these.  Tell them you cannot afford a lawyer and that you are concerned for their safety.  Let them take it from there.
504601
Go to court, get an order for him to appear for a competency hearing. If he does not appear, then get the police on his family for kidnapping and accessory to obstruct justice.\n\nOnce he appears for a competency hearing, the court will decide on a trustee or conservatuer, if needed. He may at that time indicate his desire for you to control his pension.
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Hi, I am a Military Spouse with 18 years "army" experiance.\nYour question didn't give alot of info so I cannot give you the answer outright BUT I have some links that have the information that may help you sort through the particulars~\n\nMILITARY DIVORCE GUIDE:   http://www.military-divorce-guide.com/family-support.htm\n\nChild/spouse-support requirements information:  http://www-tradoc.army.mil/opja/la/cspspt.htm\n\nThat's 2 sites. I did a search with the following in the search string:  divorced soldier with dependents BAH\n\nAnd alot of stuff came up. God bless and Guide you in this difficult time. \n\n~M
979581
It sounds like you need to apply to be transferred to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). Speak to your Readiness NCO/full-timer and they will explain how to do this. You will probably have to provide documentation so be prepared with your paperwork. Other than that - best of luck!
16035
Best place to start would be the Veterans' Administration.  Another option would be to check with the local veterans' group to find out the short cuts to getting those services.
158187
good lord!, how can you say your a loser when you are actually retiring with a PENSION!!! how many people can say that! not to mention you stuck it out in the military  for 20 years. ok, sure it would be better to get to e9 but as you know it can be a long hard crawl in the air force. the best advice i can give you is this "GET YOUR DEGREE!" before you leave, its the military's best deal.  if you had high enough asvab test scores to get in the air force there is no excuse! i still owe thousands for my education so don't let that happen to you. good luck and thanks for serving.
180710
I have a friend who is a single father. When he went to talk to the Air Force they told him that he had to sign over part custody to his mother so the kid would be taken care of while he went to basic training and tech school. I know you have to sign over some of your custody to someone but I don't think all of it. Call an Air Force recruiter and they will tell you what you need to do.
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Depending on your branch of military go to Legal. They can help you out better than most anyone on here. As far as the military is concerned you should not have any problem unless you have a clearance. Then it will be a matter of you not sharing information with her. so you should be OK.
122453
Contacting the army may give you a forwarding address, or you could hire a private detective however without any more information that may be a dead end.  First thing i'd try is the Army.
107454
Look in the phone book under Legal Aid. That's where I would start. My sisters soon to be Ex pulled the same garbage but didn't get away with it.
742461
Contact your State VA office and ask them for assistance.  They can help you get your claim in and through all of the Fed VA run-arounds.  \n\nWhen I retired last year I was informed by a State VA Rep that the Fed VA wasn't my friend as they were the ones who were going to pay on any claim.  The State VA however didn't pay off but they knew the same info as the Feds.
218255
Definitly go to your nearest base legal and talk to an attorney. Its free, and they can fill you in.
894592
would your VA office not be able to assist you with this ????\n\nFailing that try contacting your local branch of the Legion and asking them for advice as they have departments that you can call / write to that will advocate on your behalf........of course you have to take out membership but that would be a LOT cheaper than an attorney prehaps.
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it depends on where you live and the laws about martial assets there. Also what monies you would be using to buy the house.\nIf the money comes from outside the marital assets like an inheritance than yes you can do it. You would want to have a legal document signed by your soon to be ex spouse waiving all claim to the property.