D.C. AREA MILITARY LAW BLOG
Security clearance vs. suitability – what is the difference?
For jobs within the U.S. government or as contractors in the Virginia area, it is often required that the applicant take part in a background check and have a security clearance before starting work. While this can seem to be an inconvenience, the nation's safety and...
Key points about health care coverage after military divorce
The military life can be a difficult one not just for the service member, but for the family too. Virginia is rife with military members and former military members and when there is a military divorce, there are certain factors that must be considered as the process...
Did you sacrifice a career for your military spouse?
Balancing family life with military career is typically challenging for most families living such lifestyles in Virginia and beyond. When you set your college degree and promising career aside to stay home and raise your family while your spouse carries out his or her...
What is a family care plan if there are deployments?
Parents in Virginia who have one or both spouses in the military will have many responsibilities to consider when thinking about their duty to the country and caring for the child. This can be complicated when there is a military divorce. Child custody cases are...
Military law violations lead to hearing for academy sergeant
Criminal allegations are always worrisome regardless of the circumstances, but when it is a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, there are other concerns that must be addressed. This is true for Virginia residents and people across the world who are on active duty or are...
Understanding security clearance and an interim determination
To work at certain sensitive jobs in the Virginia area - frequently related to government activities - it is often necessary to get security clearance. This can be a worrisome time for a person who is hoping to land a job. Many might not think they have anything to...
Research examines demographic statistics of military law trials
Being a member of the U.S. armed forces is a difficult but worthwhile endeavor. For Virginians who take this step, it can be quite rewarding in many ways. However, when there are allegations of wrongdoing, it is deemed a violation of military law and there is an...
Military divorce and key dates of the 20-20-15 rule
Members and former members of the military who are stationed in Virginia or live there after their service has ended could face the prospect of a divorce. Along with the general complications of such a situation, it can be difficult for the non-military spouse to...
Military couples divorce less, unless the servicemember is female
Like many other military couples, you and your spouse likely shared certain goals and dreams when you agreed that one of you would serve in the armed forces and the other would keep the home fires burning. Perhaps things were going along as planned and you even...
Experienced attorneys can help with security clearance issues
The mention of the words "security clearance" might elicit images of people who are conducting clandestine work for the United States government and putting their lives on the line in adventurous situations. While that might be true in rare cases, security clearance...
