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Legal Assistance

Legal Assistance. ELEMENT 50 PG. 219. No sea lawyers here!. JAG. Judge Advocate General. U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG). Military Justice

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Legal Assistance

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  1. Legal Assistance ELEMENT 50 PG. 219

  2. No sea lawyers here!

  3. JAG Judge Advocate General

  4. U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG) Military Justice • We deliver military justice capabilities that ensure good order and discipline, protect the rights of all parties, and promote public confidence in our military justice system. Operational Law and Command Advice • We provide commanders with consistent, accurate, and responsive legal advice to support military operations and sound naval administration. Legal Assistance • We support the Fleet by enabling Sailors and their families to resolve personal legal matters and to remain mission-ready.

  5. Assist With Legal Matters • Will preparation • Powers of attorney • Review of most contracts • Debit/credit problems • Landlord/tenant issues • Family law • Estate planning

  6. http://www.jag.navy.mil/legal_services/rlso/rlso_southwest.htmhttp://www.jag.navy.mil/legal_services.htm (legal services)

  7. Who is eligible for services.. • Service member • Service member dependents • Retiree • Space available basis • Location will specify services available • Retiree dependents

  8. Service members commonly request _____ legal assistance prior to separating/retiring?

  9. ….. • Getting out of a vehicle contract • Terminating landlord/tenant contracts/lease agreements • Divorce • Child custody • Power of attorney • Will

  10. WIIFM • At no cost to the service member!

  11. Region Legal Service Office

  12. California Locations

  13. Resources • U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG) • http://www.jag.navy.mil/legal_services.htm • Military OneSource • http://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-and-legal • Limitations to Military OneSource • Providing legal advice to third parties or opposing parties on the same issue • Claims against the government • Serious criminal matters • Citations for driving under the influence • Legal matters concerning your privately owned business • In-court representation *While Military OneSource does not offer legal assistance, you can call or visit your legal assistance office to find out more about the services offered at your installation.  • https://legalassistance.law.af.mil/

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