By Eric Cheung, Summer 2013 CLASV Student Advisor
Wouldn’t you agree that our Armed Forces should accept any individual who is well-educated, has no criminal past, and most importantly, is ready and willing to serve our country? In fact, this is not the case for undocumented immigrants. Read more
By Alyssa Digiacinto, GMUSL ’13, CLASV Spring 2013 Student Advisor
Instituting a legal action can be unpleasant. It can be even more so when you are unable to locate a necessary party. What if that party you are trying to locate is a servicemember? Read more
By Jessica O’Connell GMUSL ’13, CLASV Spring 2013 Student Advisor
Military divorce cases involve a complex convergence of state and federal laws. States vary in their interpretation and application of the federal laws governing veterans’ disability benefits and their use in divorce proceedings. Read more
By: John Austin Timberlake, CLASV Spring 2013 Student Advisor
The prospect of filing for divorce and process itself can be difficult in any marriage, and there are many challenges that couples must face and issues that neither thought of going into it. Read more
By: Rebecca Cohen, CLASV Spring 2013 Student Advisor
As the war in Afghanistan continues into its twelve year, and forces from the Iraq War begin to draw down, a new focus has been put on the challenges that servicemembers now confront when they return home. Read more
By: Linda Santiago, CLASV Spring 2013 Student Advisor
Currently, one veteran commits suicide every 80 minutes. Some estimates state that 150,000 Vietnam Veterans have committed suicide. This is not a new problem, but rather an enduring one. What can be done to address this epidemic? Read more
By Krista Goelz, CLASV Student Spring 2013 Advisor
In 2012, on average, 9.9% of veterans were unemployed, which is down from an all time high in 2011 of 12.1%. However, it is still much higher than the national unemployment average and equals approximately 205,000 veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan who are currently without work. Read more
