Military Law Resources
Divorce and the Military
As a retiree of the US Air Force and having gone through divorce (twice!) as an active-duty member, there is a lot of “legal stuff” to impart in
Domestic Violence & Your Military Career
Soldiers are faced with many stressful situations in and out of uniform. Between deployments, separations, and stress at work and home, service
Estate Planning Options for Military Service Members
If you’ve spent any time in the military, you are no stranger to the SRP. You know – that two-day struggle to make your way through the
Military Divorce & SGLI
Divorce proceedings are often complex, with significant financial and emotional consequences for all parties involved. One particular cautionary
Supreme Court: Retirees Can Be Court-Martialed for Crimes Committed After Service
Military retirees can face court martial for offenses committed AFTER they retire. This is decision is not really ground breaking, it’s
Military Medical Malpractice
You may have heard there is a new law that allows service members to sue the government for negligent treatment. Unfortunately, that’s not
Survivor Benefit Program & Divorce
The military’s Survivor Benefit Program (SBP) is an annuity program to provide financial support for military spouses following the death of a
The Truth About Promotional Review Boards
Congratulations, you were selected for promotion! Unfortunately, Army Human Resources Command notified you that your name is being removed from
The Truth About IG Complaints
All Soldiers have the right file a complaint or grievance with the Inspector General. An Inspector General (IG) Investigation is a tool used by
Texas’ Version of the USERRA Law
The 87th Legislature passed several new laws related to the Texas National Guard. One new law enhances the protections of Guardsmen serving in
Understanding Your Rights When Army CID or AirForce OSI Comes Knocking
By Colonel (Ret) Doug O’Connell As Soldiers and Airmen, we’re conditioned to immediately comply with orders. The lives of our battle buddies
What to Do When You’re the Subject of a Military Investigation
Unfortunately, it’s gotten to the point that it’s difficult to keep track of all the different types and reasons for military investigations, but
When You’ve Been in a Serious Auto Accident
Being in a car wreck can be a stressful and confusing situation. The more traumatic the accident, the more taxing the aftermath will be. Here
The Army’s View of Delta 8 THC – Army Regulation 600-85 Army Substance Abuse Program
On October 4th the Army issued updates to Army Regulation 600-85, The Army Substance Abuse Program. Among other things, this regulation
Collateral Consequences When Charged in Civilian Court
Military service members facing civilian court criminal charges should approach deferred adjudication with caution, as it can have significant
Divorce & National Guard Retirement
by Doug O’Connell, Attorney at Law Divorce in the military is a common occurrence. Multiple deployments and the stream of never-ending conflicts