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Service members and their families can take advantage of a host of no-cost legal assistance services. Whether you need help making sense of a lease agreement, creating an estate plan, seeking legal guidance on adoption or other matters, Military OneSource is there for support and direction.

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Voting Becomes Easier for the Mobile Military Life

Nov. 30, 2021, 8:52 a.m. 5 minute read 36,341 views

As a guardian of our nation, you protect the American way of life. And the Federal Voting Assistance Program is here to ensure that you and your family are able to exercise your right to vote.

Military Legal Resources Available to You

Nov. 10, 2021, 10:36 a.m. 4 minute read 70,434 views

When legal issues arise, service members and their families have a number of resources at their fingertips, much of it free. Legal assistance is available whether you need an expert to review a contract, help with estate planning, finalize deployment-related legal documents, or get advice on mediation for child custody.

Couple discuss finances at a military tax center

The Military Spouses Residency Relief Act

Nov. 8, 2021, 7:35 a.m. 4 minute read 103,260 views

Moving from place to place requires a lot of effort and changes. Two laws make it easier for military spouses regarding their residency, voting and state taxes.

12 Situations Where You Can Get Free Legal Help

Oct. 20, 2021, 1:34 p.m. 4 minute read 129,851 views

As a service member or eligible member of a military family, you have access to free legal benefits and services through your legal assistance office — for a wide range of circumstances, from reviewing a lease agreement to doing estate planning to getting advice if you get sued.

Considering the Legal Implications of Drunk Driving and Marijuana Use

Aug. 5, 2021, 9:54 a.m. 4 minute read 29,222 views

Whether you’re living on or off an installation, driving under the influence or possessing or using marijuana can get you in serious trouble in the military. You should understand the consequences of these issues and how to handle them if you do land in legal trouble.