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November 2012     Vol. 35, No. 8
Veterans and Armed Forces Law Special Issue

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Path to Citizenship
Special laws may ease the path to permanent residency and citizenship for military veterans and their families
By Kathrin S. Mautino and Margaret D. Stock

Families at War
When a service member is involved in a divorce, family law attorneys must consider the interplay between state and federal laws
By Marlo Van Oorschot and Rita Azizi

Good Paper
Veterans with less-than-honorable discharges may be able to upgrade their papers by appealing to review boards
By Teresa Panepinto

Special Section
Semiannual Guide to Expert Witnesses

Tax Tips
State Taxation and Tax Protection for Military Families
By Lieutenant Colonel Evan M. Stone

Practice Tips
Employment and Reemployment Rights of Veterans
By Tamika L. Butler

Practice Tips
Equitable Tolling at the U.S. Court of Veterans Claims
By Kristina L. Derro

Practice Tips
An Innovative Court for Veterans in Los Angeles County
By Ben Gales and Paul Freese

Practice Tips
Unemployment Benefits for Veterans under the UCX Program
By Judge Irina F. Tentser

Closing Argument
An Opportunity for Attorneys to Advocate for America's Veterans
By Jura A. Hartley

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