Legal Question in Military Law in North Carolina

Family Hardship and discharge

I am trying to find out if I have legimate grounds for requesting separation from the Marine Corps due to family hardships. My wife has already attempted suicide and I talked to my command but they say I signed the contract and although family is important, i must finish my time. I have been in for 5 years now, and married for little over 2. My wife really cant take it anymore and the military is so stressful as it is, it doesnt help the situation. Is there some kind of law or something that would release me from my contract because of this?


Asked on 12/04/07, 1:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Neal Puckett The Law Firm of Puckett and Faraj, PC

Re: Family Hardship and discharge

There is such a thing as a hardship discharge, but the Corps will try to do everything it can to avoid that. It's considered a last resort. You do need help with your family situation and should seek all family services and mental health care available. The Marine Corps will not agree to a hardship discharge unless you have tried to solve these difficulties without success. If you are not getting access to these services through your chain of command you should visit a chaplain's office and seek assistance. Do not wait. If you think separation is the solution, you should continue to build a case for that by talking to the chaplain and to family services.

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Answered on 12/04/07, 6:41 am


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