Legal Support

Legal trouble can get stressful fast, but you do not have to figure it out alone. These resources help Sailors understand their rights, get free legal support, and use military protections when orders, leases, debt, or personal issues get complicated
Legal:
Navy Legal Assistance (JAG)

Legal:
Navy Legal Assistance (JAG)

Free Lawyers on Your Side. Landlord trying to steal your security deposit? Need to create a will before deploying? Don't pay for a lawyer. Navy JAGs provide free legal help for your personal civil matters.
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Legal:
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)

Legal:
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)

Your Legal “Get Out of Jail Free” Card. Got orders to PCS or deploy? The SCRA is a federal law that lets you legally break your apartment or car lease without penalty. It also forces lenders to cap interest rates at 6% on any debt you had before you joined.
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