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Staff Judge Advocate (JAG)
The office of the Staff Judge Advocate (JAG) can assist you with a variety of legal issues to include:
- Service member expedited citizenship applications and process
- Lawsuits
- Family law issues (divorce, custody, child support)
- Consumer issues (credit collection actions, repossessions, foreclosures)
- Military or civilian criminal matters
- Taxes
- Issues with a Power of Attorney
JAG can also assist with referrals to civilian attorneys who have experience with service members. If you meet certain income restriction guidelines you may qualify for pro bono legal counsel.
For more information contact Sgt. 1st Class Ivy Alexander, Division Legal NCO, 651-282-4915 or visit the Legal Issues section of this website.
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Law Enforcement & Legal Issues
There is information on law enforcement, legal and legislative resources available to returning combat veterans in Minnesota. The Minnesota Judge Advocate General is available to provide direction with legal issues such as custody, child support, divorce, default judgment, repossessions, debt collections, landlord/tenant issues, foreclosures, and school issues.
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State Representative Kathy Tinglestad, House Chair on the Committee on Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs; State Representative Lloyd Cybart; Sergeant 1st Class Roderic Hayworth; Andy Davis of Comfort for Courage; Paul Monteen Standards Coordinator for the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board; Ron Elwood, Staff Attorney for the Legal Services Advocacy Project; Kara Cornilis, Program Manager for the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans; and Capt. Lyndsey Kimber, 34th Infantry Division Judge Advocate General present information on the Law Enforcement, Legal, and Legislative Task Force. Listen now to the “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” podcast on Minnesota Law Enforcement, Legal, and Legislative Task Force.
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Lawsuits
If there was a temporary order, premanent order or default judgement taken against you while you were on deployment you may be able to reopen or vacate the order or judgement. |
Family Law Issues
The JAG office can assist you in many types of family law issues. You should speak with a JAG attorney if you are facing such issues as marital dissolution, custody issues, paternity issues, child support or child protection. They may be able to assist you in solving the issue, or we can provide referrals to family law attorneys who are familiar with service members' rights and concerns. Any changes to your custody or child support orders while you were deployed or due to military service need to be evaluated. You may be entitled to a vacation of the judgement or a modification. |
Consumer Issues
Contact the JAG office if you have questions about your consumer bills, mortgage, insurance, third-party collections, interest rates, consumer or business loans or installment contracts. |
Military or Civilian Criminal Matters
If you have a military criminal matter you are entitled to JAG representation. If you have a civilian criminal matter you should contact a JAG attorney immediately. JAG can identify issues that may affect your military career and future, and provide referrals if needed. |
Taxes
Information relating to taxes and deployment can be found online at www.irs.gov/individuals/military/index.html (federal) and www.taxes.state.mn.us (MN state). The JAG office does not prepare tax returns. However, attorneys are available to assist you with specific questions. |
Power of Attorney (POA)
You should destroy or revoke your POA. If you have specific concerns regarding the use of the document while you were gone, contact the JAG. |
Claims
You may be reimbursed for personal property lost or damaged during deployment, or while stored by the government during deployment. Claims are processed through Personnal Claims, Fort Leavenworth, 913-684-3564, DSN 552-5371. |
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