HAAF Legal Assistance Office is a dedicated legal services provider operating under the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, serving the military communities of Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. Specializing in proactive, timely, and well-researched legal advice, it stands out for its commitment to supporting servicemembers, their families, and retirees with candid, thoughtful assistance tailored to the unique needs of military life.
The office adopts a client-focused approach, offering both walk-in services and scheduled appointments to address a broad spectrum of legal matters. With expertise spanning military administrative issues, family law, estate planning, and consumer protections, it primarily assists active duty servicemembers, family members, retired servicemembers, and eligible Department of Defense civilians. Its mission emphasizes accessibility, with two convenient locations and a structured system for handling urgent and routine legal needs efficiently.
Services Offered
- Legal Assistance
- Vehicle Registration assistance and Georgia Ad Valorem Tax Exemption forms
- Wills (simple wills and testamentary trusts)
- Powers of Attorney (general, special/specific, and health care)
- Family Law (uncontested divorce, paternity, support, adoption, and legal separation)
- Estate Planning (living wills, advanced medical directives, and durable powers of attorney)
- Landlord-Tenant issues (lease reviews, security deposit disputes, and lease termination under SCRA)
- Military Matters (Financial Liability Investigations of Property Loss, OER/NCOER appeals, General Officer Memoranda of Reprimand rebuttals, Article 138 complaints, and security clearance revocations)
- Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) assistance
- Consumer Law (debt collection, garnishment, and Military Lending Act guidance)
- Civilian Administrative matters (name changes, immigration, and naturalization)
- Notary Services
- Special Victim Counsel Program for victims of sex-related offenses
- Family Care Plan guidance
- Legal information and referrals
Services are provided to eligible individuals across the Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield communities, with support available for military administrative matters even to those located in Florida or outside the immediate area via remote assistance. The office emphasizes prompt response for time-sensitive issues and maintains regular outreach through legal assistance updates and newsletters.
