Debt Following Divorce: How Your Ex’s Student Loans Can Follow You Out of Your Marriage
Like most couples, many don’t plan for divorce. When tying the knot, you may think that all your boons and burdens will be shared with your partner till death do you part. But…
New USCIS Actions Announced
The USCIS has announced various initiatives to improve processing, ease work authorization woes, and finally authorize the expansion of premium processing that was put into law…
What the Restoration of Quorum at the MSPB Means for Federal Employees
For the first time in five years, the Merit Systems Protection Board finally restored a governing quorum following the Senate approval of two of President Biden’s three nominees…
What Veterans and Service Members Need to Know About Military Discharge Upgrades
You have spent countless years of your life serving your country with honor and distinction, only to find yourself facing a discharge less than fully honorable due to misconduct.…
The NYS Spousal Support Formula: Math or Madness?
As many couples going through divorce or separation in New York are quickly learning, a few years back, the legislature decided that creating a mathematical formula for…
St. Patrick’s Day and DWIs | What’s Your Luck With Law Enforcement?
St. Patrick’s Day is one of the leading holidays when it comes to DWIs and accidents, and with one-third of all vehicle-related fatalities in the U.S. being attributed to drunk…
Will Aiding or Fighting for Ukraine Impact My Security Clearance?
The conflict in Ukraine has brought forth opportunities for humanitarian and military assistance in all types and forms. While this is an admirable action, if you hold a security…
Know The Risks Before You Go: United States Military Veterans Joining the Ukrainian Army May Run Afoul of Federal Law and/or Lose Benefits or US Citizenship
Since the Russian Federation launched a “Special Military Operation” on February 24, the news cycle has been around the clock nonstop coverage of heartbreaking mass atrocities…
The Federal Injunction Impact on Agency Hiring Policies
It has been over a month since Judge Jeffrey Brown of the U.S. Court for the Southern District of Texas issued an injunction on President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate…
Will ‘Outside Activities’ Lead to Security Review?
Not all security clearance concerns are equal. When a large volume of agency Statement of Reasons passes through your office, you begin to recognize trends. Guideline E, Personal…