Military Legal Assistance: Legal Plans for Service Members

Military legal assistance: What you need to know—and how MetLife Legal Plans can help

Military legal assistance plays a vital role in supporting service members and their families through the unique legal challenges that come with military life. From deployments to relocations, military personnel often face complex legal issues that require specialized support. While Judge Advocate General (JAG) offices provide essential military legal aid, they don’t cover everything—especially civilian matters like estate planning, adoption, and real estate.

That’s where MetLife Federal Legal Plans come in. For just $22/month or less, MetLife offers comprehensive legal assistance through a network of over 18,000 attorneys nationwide. These plans are designed to complement existing military legal resources, filling in the gaps with affordable, accessible support for everyday legal needs.

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Understanding military legal assistance

Military personnel have access to various legal assistance programs, including JAG offices and base legal centers. These services typically cover military-specific issues such as criminal defense, military justice, and administrative matters. However, they often exclude civilian legal needs like wills, real estate transactions, and family law.

MetLife’s Federal Legal Plan bridges this gap by offering coverage for over 80 legal matters, including:

• Family law services (including guardianship and name changes)
• Estate planning (including wills, trusts and powers of attorney)
• Real estate (including buying/selling property and rental disputes)
• Tax issues, identity theft, and more

This plan also supports Uniformed Service members and active-duty personnel who may not have consistent access to JAG services.

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Family law and support for military families

Military families often face unique challenges in family law, especially during deployments or relocations. Custody arrangements, divorce proceedings, and adoption can become complicated when one parent is serving overseas.

MetLife’s legal plan includes coverage for:

• Custody and guardianship
• Name changes and adoption
• Legal support during deployment

Additionally, families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program may benefit from legal guidance tailored to their needs. With MetLife, you can focus on your mission—not legal stress.

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Navigating civilian legal assistance for military

While military legal offices provide essential services, many military families require civilian attorney support for everyday legal matters. Finding affordable, qualified help can be difficult—especially across different states.

MetLife makes it easy with:

• A network of 18,000 vetted attorneys across all 50 states
• No copays, deductibles, or out-of-pocket fees¹
• Coverage for both large and small legal matters

Whether you're stationed in Texas, California, Florida, or elsewhere in the United States, MetLife ensures consistent access to quality legal help.

With MetLife Legal Plans, you get access to a nationwide network of vetted attorneys for a low monthly cost.

Special considerations: Deployment and disability benefits

Deployment brings a host of legal issues that require preparation. Service members often need to update wills, establish powers of attorney, and make custody arrangements before leaving.

MetLife’s plan covers:

• Legal prep before deployment
• Estate planning and housing-related legal matters
• Guidance on disability benefits for veterans

Having these documents in place ensures confidence for both service members and their families.

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Find attorneys across the U.S.

Our vast network of 18,000 experienced attorneys makes it easy to get legal support in every state including:

• New York
• California
• Illinois
• Texas
• Florida
• Maryland
• Virginia
• Georgia
• North Carolina

From estate planning to identity theft, with a Federal MetLife Legal Plan, you can get guidance for large or small legal matters.

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How does MetLife Legal Plans support the military family

MetLife’s legal plans are built with military families in mind. Whether it’s helping a deployed parent update a will or guiding a spouse through a custody issue, the plan offers real-world support.

Highlights include:

• Coverage in most states
• Support for over 80 legal matters
• Easy access to authorized activities like estate planning, family law, and real estate

Testimonials from military families show how MetLife has helped them navigate legal challenges with confidence.

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