Essential guide to divorce and custody matters involving military personnel, including veterans' benefits and employment and reemployment rights.
Many servicemembers face challenges that require the guidance of an attorney who can help navigate legal issues complicated simply by virtue of a client’s veteran status. From these pages, civilian attorneys can familiarize themselves with military law and the branches of our armed forces, as well as those benefits provided through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Illinois law. This handbook details the protections provided through the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, and laws affecting veterans’ families and employment are explored. For the avid researcher, a list of resources covering programs and services established for the benefit of veterans is also provided.
Chapter 1 — Military Law and Branch Overview
Michael T. Held, United States Marine Corps, Chicago
Chapter 2 — VA Benefits
Edward M. Farmer, Law Offices of Edward M. Farmer, LLC, Warrenville
Chapter 3 — Labor and Employment
Brian K. Jackson, Laner Muchin, Chicago
Chapter 4 — Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
Daniel Sean Patrick Lacy and Michelle Grayzeck, United States Military Entrance Processing Command, North Chicago
Chapter 5 — Illinois State Benefits and Laws
Daniel Sean Patrick Lacy and Michelle Grayzeck, United States Military Entrance Processing Command, North Chicago
Chapter 6 — Family Law
Daniel Sean Patrick Lacy and Michelle Grayzeck, United States Military Entrance Processing Command, North Chicago
Chapter 7 — Resources
John N. Maher, Maher Legal Services, Chicago
