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December 2021
The Stateside Legal Advocate Tool Kit
Below are several toolkits and resources that will help you assist a veteran in need. They include links to specific laws, regulations, and veteran resources. Please contact us if you know of a helpful tool that is not included here.
July 2018
Feres Doctrine
The Feres Doctrine (1950) bars service members from collecting damages for personal injuries, whether or not they were suffered in the performance of their duties. It also bars family members from filing "wrongful death" or "loss of consortium" claims when a service member is killed or injured.
August 2023
VA Disability Compensation and Divorce: Facts and Fallacies - for advocates
Frequently asked questions for advocates regarding VA disability compensation and how the courts address it in divorce, family support, garnishment and military pension division.
July 2018
Silent Partner: The Blended Retirement System and Divorce
SILENT PARTNER is a lawyer-to-lawyer resource for military legal assistance attorneys and civilian lawyers, published by the Military Committee of the American Bar Association’s Family Law Section.