Are there any new laws for military parents?

Over the last decade, legislation addressing issues facing military parents has become a national trend.

When did paternity leave start in the Navy?

Parental leave for a service member whose spouse gives birth was first authorized in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 for a maximum of 10 days. The Navy was the first service to implement the new program.

Can a parent be a secondary dependent in the military?

In the military, parents, parents-in-law or someone who has acted as your parent (the term for this is “in loco parentis”) can be made your “secondary dependent,” as can disabled adult children and minor children of whom you have custody.

Are there laws for custody of deployed parents?

Nearly every state has as provision addressing custody and visitation of deployed parents. So far, 10 states have enacted the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act while several other states have introduced and/or enacted similar legislation supporting deployed parents and their families.

Over the last decade, legislation addressing issues facing military parents has become a national trend.

Is the father of the Twins in the military?

My daughter non-member gave birth to twins this last Memorial Day. The father of the twins is in the military. They are not married. Unfortunately it doesn’t look like they will either.

Can a son or daughter serve in the Navy?

These services are offered anywhere your son or daughter is stationed—even while at sea. Sailors look forward to hearing from home while underway. While the ship is in-port, your son or daughter will likely report to work each morning on the ship, and return home each evening. Having a son or daughter child in America’s Navy isn’t always easy.

In the military, parents, parents-in-law or someone who has acted as your parent (the term for this is “in loco parentis”) can be made your “secondary dependent,” as can disabled adult children and minor children of whom you have custody.