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• ABA Home Front: Legal Resources for Military Families

  ABA Home Front features a national directory of legal programs and organizations providing in-person consultation and representation for military families in need of legal help and an Information Center with publications and resources on a variety of legal topics that military families may encounter. Content Detail

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  American Bar Association

• Center for Women Veterans

  The Center for Women Veterans monitors and coordinates VA's administration of health care and benefits services, and programs for women Veterans, serves as an advocate for a cultural transformation (both within VA and in the general public) in recognizing the service and contributions of women Veterans and women in the military, and raises awareness of the responsibility to treat women Veterans with dignity and respect. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

• Child Support and Alimony from Military Personnel and Department of Defense Employees

  Federal law authorizes the pay of active, reserve, and retired members of the military and the pay of civilian employees of the Federal government to be garnished (or attached) for the payment of child and/or spousal support. Go to this web page to find information about the process and location for getting a garnishment or wage attachment against any member of the military or any civilian employee of the Department of Defense (DOD). Content Detail

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  Defense Finance and Accounting Service

• Common Questions about the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act

  This document answers common questions about the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act. Content Detail

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  Defense Finance and Accounting Service

• 25 Frequently Asked Questions from Women Veterans

  25 Frequently Asked Questions from Women Veterans Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

• Information About Domestic Violence

  This resource provides information about identifying and responding to domestic violence. Content Detail

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  Womenslaw.org

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  Spanish / Español

• Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Program

  Information on the special services available to help men and women who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST). Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

• National Veterans Foundation

  Web site for veterans and servicemembers includes "LiveChat" to help you find the information you need. Content Detail

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  National Veterans Foundation

• StatesideLegal.org Web Site

  Provides information about federal laws and other resources important to veterans. Content Detail

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  Pine Tree Legal Assistance

• Women's Trauma Recovery Program (WTRP)

  The WTRP serves women of all eras and has expanded its treatment program to include war-zone related stress, as well as Military Sexual Trauma. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

• Women Veterans Health Care

  Information on health care services available to women Veterans, including comprehensive primary care as well as specialty care such as reproductive services, rehabilitation, mental health, and treatment for military sexual trauma. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)