Category: Adultery
What Counts as Violating a Military Protective Order?
What Actually Counts as Violating a Military Protective Order (And What Doesn’t) If you’ve been served with a Military Protective Order (MPO), the order itself is usually short — a page, maybe two — but the consequences of getting it wrong are not. We field calls from service members who did something they didn’t think was a big deal — replied to a text, showed up somewhere they didn’t expect the protected party to be,…
Understanding Adultery Under the UCMJ and How to Protect Yourself
As a service member, adhering to the standards of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is part of your duty. One area that often raises questions is the offense of adultery, now referred to as “extramarital sexual conduct” under Article 134 of the UCMJ. Understanding what constitutes this offense, its consequences, and your rights is crucial if you ever face such an allegation. What is Adultery Under the UCMJ? Adultery, or “extramarital sexual conduct,”…
