How hard is it to get custody of my 9month old?
My marriage is over with my wife and I am gonna be stationed in Germany I have a gf there. If i get a good lawyer can I get custody? I make more money and she is depressed so will my chances be very good? I am using my sisters account
Marriage & Divorce - 5 Answers
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Depends on state..Here in KY mother will always win unless she's addicted to drugs or an alcoholic..OR if her house isn't in liveable conditions
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No chance !!! She is the mother of your child And you are the one with a girlfriend Is it any wonder she is depressed ?
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** SWEET MILDRED IS MY LEADER.. JOIN ME IN HER PLAYPEN ***
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thats her baby and your the one with a gf . If your depressed they dont take away your baby. Asswhole.
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No US family court judge will remove a 9 month old AMERICAN baby from an good American mother and give the baby to the father and his overseas GF in GERMANY. It would be sending the baby beyond THEIR jurisdiction and they are not gonna do that with an American Baby. Anyone would be depressed if their husband DUMPED them and their baby for some foreign woman, Cupcake....don;t try to pretend it's anything more than that. The fact you want to take the baby away from it's mother and 'give' it to your German GF is disgusting. Your making more money means you can well afford child support and perhaps short term maintenance. Good. ...and in a few years you will leave the German woman and try to take any children she may have with you away from her and out of Germany...I betcha!
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Sunday, April 14, 2013
What is a good way to fund raise?
What is a good way to fund raise?
our german class in school is trying to plan a trip to germany. we're going to learn more german and help them learn english, and just tour around. the school probably won't help us with this, so we can't have a bake sale or something in the school. we have to make money outside of the school. we will need QUITE a lot of money. what would be most effective?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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well wut i would do is probably have a garage sale and get rid of all of ur guys stuff that u dont use o and if u want to make lots then mabe u could sell lemonade and hot dogs and u mite have enough to go
our german class in school is trying to plan a trip to germany. we're going to learn more german and help them learn english, and just tour around. the school probably won't help us with this, so we can't have a bake sale or something in the school. we have to make money outside of the school. we will need QUITE a lot of money. what would be most effective?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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well wut i would do is probably have a garage sale and get rid of all of ur guys stuff that u dont use o and if u want to make lots then mabe u could sell lemonade and hot dogs and u mite have enough to go
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Does anyone have any proof that haliburton is making money off of oil in Iraq?
Does anyone have any proof that haliburton is making money off of oil in Iraq?
or even if they are getting any oil from Iraq? Also, does anyone else know what France, Germany, and Russia was doing with Saddam at the time prior to Iraq? "An enemy of my enemy is a friend of mine" (Osama and Saddam) reaLIST. That is one reason i don't like libbies, they assume something that I have not done, such as giving thumbs down. I don't do that to my own questions, until I am ready to select a BA, in order to rule out answers i don't want to select
Politics - 12 Answers
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I have no proof, and I've looked for it. Therefore the proper conculsion I have made is that Iraq is not about oil, in any way at all
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get a life
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They don't need the oil money - they're making enough from the no-bid contract they have with our government.
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The history of Halliburton’s other major contract in Iraq—the oil contract—indicates the need for skepticism. It is well known that Halliburton received its first oil contract (RIO I) as the result of a dubious no-bid contract ordered by top Pentagon officials (including Paul Wolfowitz)—a decision that was “coordinated with the vice president’s office,†according to a Pentagon e-mail uncovered by Judicial Watch. The rest, as they say, is history. After getting a leg up on all potential competitors, KBR also used its incestuous relationship with the Army Corps of Engineers to extract a second no-bid oil contract (RIO II). The fix was in, according to the Corps’ top civilian contracting expert, Bunnatine Greenhouse: "I can unequivocally state that the abuse related to contracts awarded to KBR represents the most blatant and improper contract abuse I have witnessed during the course of my professional career." Greenhouse exposed the collusive relationship at an unofficial congressional hearing held by the Democrats last June (no official committee has yet chosen to invite her to testify), before she was demoted for speaking out. As was the case with the oil contracts, Halliburton remains eligible to bid for the new logistics contracts in Iraq, despite a horrendous record of dubious cost overruns, waste, employees who took kickbacks, the torching of $85,000 trucks that required only minor repairs, $45 cases of soda, $100 per bag of laundry, and evidence that Halliburton served contaminated water to the troops. All of this and so much more have been uncovered by the Pentagon’s auditors, the Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, numerous whistleblowers, Waxman and Dorgan, and plenty of outside investigators, including my colleagues at Halliburton Watch. The point is that in Halliburton’s case, there is more than enough basis for suspension or debarment from future contracts. Yet the fact remains that with weak oversight, it's impossible to imagine anything will change. In fact, it could get worse, especially if the responsibility for oversight itself is outsourced. With the network of contract cronyism and subcontracting ties in Iraq and elsewhere, it will be hard to find any contractor to conduct such oversight that does not have a significant conflict of interest. Waxman, Dorgan and other members have already identified this conflict of interest in other Iraq-related contracts. Meanwhile, the powerful Republicans who control key committees in Congress have staunchly resisted all calls for in-depth investigations, while rebuffing numerous attempts by Sen. Dorgan to establish a special Senate investigative committee on war profiteering, modeled after a similar committee established by Harry Truman in World War II. The last time Dorgan raised his proposal was in May, when it was shot down in a strict partisan vote. Leading Senate Democrats, including Dorgan, Durbin, D-Ill., Harry Reid and Pat Leahy have also introduced a comprehensive contracting reform proposal—The Honest Leadership and Accountability in Contracting Act of 2006 (S. 2361). The bill would establish criminal penalties for war profiteering, require that lawbreaking companies be excluded from any new contracts and protect whistleblowers from retaliation, among other provisions. It was brought up for a vote during the Senate’s consideration of the 2007 Defense bill, and similarly shot down by the Republican Congress’ highly-partisan Halliburton protection racket. The only contract reform bill that continues to survive with bipartisan support is the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (S. 2590)—a proposal introduced by Sens. Barack Obama, D-Ill., and Tom Coburn, R-Okla., with support from other Republicans including John McCain. This bill would require the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to create a publicly available database that tracks federal spending as well as the entities that receive federal funds. A useful proposal, but quite modest when measured against the epidemic of contracting abuses. “We have not done the oversight,†Dorgan suggests. “I think part of it is because we have one-party rule in this town—the White House and the House and Senate. Nobody wants to embarrass anybody. But the fact is there is such massive amount of money that is going out the door in support of these contracts—sole-source, no-bid contracts that have promoted waste. And nobody wants to take a second look at it. Nobody wants to see what is going on.†Because Halliburton remains eligible to bid on any of the new Iraq logistics work, there is every reason to watch for new scams invented to circumvent the Potemkin-like oversight asserted by the Pentagon. For example, when the buzz about breaking up the monopoly contract began last year, Halliburton's CEO David Lesar, a former partner at Arthur Andersensuggested : "If we do choose to rebid, we're going to jack the margins up significantly." Another problem with outsourcing oversight is that all kinds of fraud can be hidden under layer after layer of subcontracts, especially when the subcontractors are incorporated in different countries all over the world. It may be difficult for anyone but the best forensic accountant to determine if the other contractors and their subcontractors have no connection to Halliburton. After all, we’re talking about a company experienced at using offshore subsidiaries and tax haven accounts to avoid restrictions on doing business in Iran and who hid a $180 million bribery scheme in Nigeria. Halliburtion is a company that knows how to hide its dirty linen from inattentive eyes. Lesar and his colleagues are plenty confident they can continue business as usual despite the stepped up attention. U.S. taxpayers, at least, deserve better. If the congressional protection racket that surrounds Halliburton is willing to play hardball, then Democrats should up the ante. Rather than conceding defeat, they should push for tougher reforms to demonstrate what a difference a midterm election can make. As leverage they should continue to expose the culture of corruption that has gutted all kinds of enforcement standards and procurement policies that are merely sweetheart deals and just plain giveaways to former government workers turned kleptocratic contractors. EDIT: it figures you ask a question and I supply you with the truth (the truth you don't want to hear) ....and you give me a thumbs down....you are so predictable.
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Do you have proof they are not? Prima Facia, Halliburton would not be in Iraq for strictly benevolent and voluntary purposes, now would they?
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Yeah, nobody has ever been able to prove that one drop of Iraqi oil has been "stolen". Don't hold your breath.
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you think they're working for free? was that a serious question?
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$18 Billion in government contracts.
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Ahahahahaha,,,,,.no no no its not like they are making any money off of the no bid contracts they received for providing EVERYTHING there. It is utterly amazing how the truth gets warped in the hands of a conservative. Keep your head in the sand its happy there.
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Halliburton has no proof of what they have done with the money we gave them to rebuild Iraq! I doubt they have ANY credible evidence of ANY wrongdoing! lol
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No. Haliburton is in Iraq....but not the Oil Division of the company. Haliburton is a multi-functional global company with multiple divisions and resources. Haliburton is trucking mainly supplies to part of Iraq. Besides The coalition and America took the Main pumping, sorting, distribution plants and pipelines. Offshore loading platforms...etc etc... The day before we offically invaded Iraq. Now, if the coalition, namely America, wantted the OIL...why are our tankers not lined up in the GULF?? humm.. We did not want the oil....WE WANTTED TO keep Saddam from causing a global issue by setting them on fire again. France, Germany, and Russia: were doing nothing more that America or any other country seeking loop=holes in the "Oil for food" program.
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According to their yearly statement that is filed with the IRS they have shown a profit of 3% world wide. They were given a no bid contract under President Clinton when going into Bosnia, however nothing is mentioned about this anywhere in the "un-bias" press. So those who claim that they were given a no bid contract was a first need to look at the historical facts first then make comments about what did if fact occur.
or even if they are getting any oil from Iraq? Also, does anyone else know what France, Germany, and Russia was doing with Saddam at the time prior to Iraq? "An enemy of my enemy is a friend of mine" (Osama and Saddam) reaLIST. That is one reason i don't like libbies, they assume something that I have not done, such as giving thumbs down. I don't do that to my own questions, until I am ready to select a BA, in order to rule out answers i don't want to select
Politics - 12 Answers
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I have no proof, and I've looked for it. Therefore the proper conculsion I have made is that Iraq is not about oil, in any way at all
2 :
get a life
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They don't need the oil money - they're making enough from the no-bid contract they have with our government.
4 :
The history of Halliburton’s other major contract in Iraq—the oil contract—indicates the need for skepticism. It is well known that Halliburton received its first oil contract (RIO I) as the result of a dubious no-bid contract ordered by top Pentagon officials (including Paul Wolfowitz)—a decision that was “coordinated with the vice president’s office,†according to a Pentagon e-mail uncovered by Judicial Watch. The rest, as they say, is history. After getting a leg up on all potential competitors, KBR also used its incestuous relationship with the Army Corps of Engineers to extract a second no-bid oil contract (RIO II). The fix was in, according to the Corps’ top civilian contracting expert, Bunnatine Greenhouse: "I can unequivocally state that the abuse related to contracts awarded to KBR represents the most blatant and improper contract abuse I have witnessed during the course of my professional career." Greenhouse exposed the collusive relationship at an unofficial congressional hearing held by the Democrats last June (no official committee has yet chosen to invite her to testify), before she was demoted for speaking out. As was the case with the oil contracts, Halliburton remains eligible to bid for the new logistics contracts in Iraq, despite a horrendous record of dubious cost overruns, waste, employees who took kickbacks, the torching of $85,000 trucks that required only minor repairs, $45 cases of soda, $100 per bag of laundry, and evidence that Halliburton served contaminated water to the troops. All of this and so much more have been uncovered by the Pentagon’s auditors, the Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, numerous whistleblowers, Waxman and Dorgan, and plenty of outside investigators, including my colleagues at Halliburton Watch. The point is that in Halliburton’s case, there is more than enough basis for suspension or debarment from future contracts. Yet the fact remains that with weak oversight, it's impossible to imagine anything will change. In fact, it could get worse, especially if the responsibility for oversight itself is outsourced. With the network of contract cronyism and subcontracting ties in Iraq and elsewhere, it will be hard to find any contractor to conduct such oversight that does not have a significant conflict of interest. Waxman, Dorgan and other members have already identified this conflict of interest in other Iraq-related contracts. Meanwhile, the powerful Republicans who control key committees in Congress have staunchly resisted all calls for in-depth investigations, while rebuffing numerous attempts by Sen. Dorgan to establish a special Senate investigative committee on war profiteering, modeled after a similar committee established by Harry Truman in World War II. The last time Dorgan raised his proposal was in May, when it was shot down in a strict partisan vote. Leading Senate Democrats, including Dorgan, Durbin, D-Ill., Harry Reid and Pat Leahy have also introduced a comprehensive contracting reform proposal—The Honest Leadership and Accountability in Contracting Act of 2006 (S. 2361). The bill would establish criminal penalties for war profiteering, require that lawbreaking companies be excluded from any new contracts and protect whistleblowers from retaliation, among other provisions. It was brought up for a vote during the Senate’s consideration of the 2007 Defense bill, and similarly shot down by the Republican Congress’ highly-partisan Halliburton protection racket. The only contract reform bill that continues to survive with bipartisan support is the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (S. 2590)—a proposal introduced by Sens. Barack Obama, D-Ill., and Tom Coburn, R-Okla., with support from other Republicans including John McCain. This bill would require the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to create a publicly available database that tracks federal spending as well as the entities that receive federal funds. A useful proposal, but quite modest when measured against the epidemic of contracting abuses. “We have not done the oversight,†Dorgan suggests. “I think part of it is because we have one-party rule in this town—the White House and the House and Senate. Nobody wants to embarrass anybody. But the fact is there is such massive amount of money that is going out the door in support of these contracts—sole-source, no-bid contracts that have promoted waste. And nobody wants to take a second look at it. Nobody wants to see what is going on.†Because Halliburton remains eligible to bid on any of the new Iraq logistics work, there is every reason to watch for new scams invented to circumvent the Potemkin-like oversight asserted by the Pentagon. For example, when the buzz about breaking up the monopoly contract began last year, Halliburton's CEO David Lesar, a former partner at Arthur Andersensuggested : "If we do choose to rebid, we're going to jack the margins up significantly." Another problem with outsourcing oversight is that all kinds of fraud can be hidden under layer after layer of subcontracts, especially when the subcontractors are incorporated in different countries all over the world. It may be difficult for anyone but the best forensic accountant to determine if the other contractors and their subcontractors have no connection to Halliburton. After all, we’re talking about a company experienced at using offshore subsidiaries and tax haven accounts to avoid restrictions on doing business in Iran and who hid a $180 million bribery scheme in Nigeria. Halliburtion is a company that knows how to hide its dirty linen from inattentive eyes. Lesar and his colleagues are plenty confident they can continue business as usual despite the stepped up attention. U.S. taxpayers, at least, deserve better. If the congressional protection racket that surrounds Halliburton is willing to play hardball, then Democrats should up the ante. Rather than conceding defeat, they should push for tougher reforms to demonstrate what a difference a midterm election can make. As leverage they should continue to expose the culture of corruption that has gutted all kinds of enforcement standards and procurement policies that are merely sweetheart deals and just plain giveaways to former government workers turned kleptocratic contractors. EDIT: it figures you ask a question and I supply you with the truth (the truth you don't want to hear) ....and you give me a thumbs down....you are so predictable.
5 :
Do you have proof they are not? Prima Facia, Halliburton would not be in Iraq for strictly benevolent and voluntary purposes, now would they?
6 :
Yeah, nobody has ever been able to prove that one drop of Iraqi oil has been "stolen". Don't hold your breath.
7 :
you think they're working for free? was that a serious question?
8 :
$18 Billion in government contracts.
9 :
Ahahahahaha,,,,,.no no no its not like they are making any money off of the no bid contracts they received for providing EVERYTHING there. It is utterly amazing how the truth gets warped in the hands of a conservative. Keep your head in the sand its happy there.
10 :
Halliburton has no proof of what they have done with the money we gave them to rebuild Iraq! I doubt they have ANY credible evidence of ANY wrongdoing! lol
11 :
No. Haliburton is in Iraq....but not the Oil Division of the company. Haliburton is a multi-functional global company with multiple divisions and resources. Haliburton is trucking mainly supplies to part of Iraq. Besides The coalition and America took the Main pumping, sorting, distribution plants and pipelines. Offshore loading platforms...etc etc... The day before we offically invaded Iraq. Now, if the coalition, namely America, wantted the OIL...why are our tankers not lined up in the GULF?? humm.. We did not want the oil....WE WANTTED TO keep Saddam from causing a global issue by setting them on fire again. France, Germany, and Russia: were doing nothing more that America or any other country seeking loop=holes in the "Oil for food" program.
12 :
According to their yearly statement that is filed with the IRS they have shown a profit of 3% world wide. They were given a no bid contract under President Clinton when going into Bosnia, however nothing is mentioned about this anywhere in the "un-bias" press. So those who claim that they were given a no bid contract was a first need to look at the historical facts first then make comments about what did if fact occur.
Monday, April 1, 2013
What happens when a military family cannot find housing when they PCS, such as in the case of mass gains?
What happens when a military family cannot find housing when they PCS, such as in the case of mass gains?
We are an Army family moving this summer from Germany to Ft. Riley, KS. There are thousands of families also being moved to this area. On post housing has been totally depleted, and off post housing is also scarce. Because there is such demand, I anticipate landlords taking advantage and raising rents, etc. Higher cost of living will mean higher BAH, but not right away. We are a growing family with a teen son, a toddler and another baby due in December. What happens if we can't find a place to live? Short term housing is bound to be at a premium as well. We don't make enough money to save a lot for move-in costs... This situation is very troubling. I worry that we'll be forced to pay much more than we can ever afford or worse, that we'll be without a place to stay. Does anybody have any experience with such a move?
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Thats Military life for you... I served in the Marines for 25 Yrs. Unfortunately this is a problem all the time, and for some reason the Military does not consider the Families as much as they say they do. Honestly from experience, I would try to contact Base Housing and (TRY) to lock on a house before you move. Or your second option is to find a realtor in the area you are moving to and get them to look for a place for you. The Marine Corps also has a thing called sponsors. Where the command picks a person from your new dutystation to help you transition to the new place. That could help you also. I hope this helped you a little. Thank you for serving our country... Russ
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Been there, done that! This is more typically a problem at OCONUS locations but as you are learning, the misguided consolodations pushed through by the current administration are impacting things on the home front as well. Unfortunately there is no easy solution for you. The military answer is usually to expand the local commuting area. Normally a one hour commute is considered "local" and all assigned military personnel are required to live in this area. When housing is in short supply, the local military commander usually expands this area to 90 or 120 minutes. That solves his or her "problem" but does nothing for you. If you haven't been assigned a sponsor yet, get in touch with your gaining unit and have one assigned. They will start the search for you prior to your arrival. Also, contact the housing office at Ft Riley to get the ball rolling there as well. You may want to consider giving your sponsor a limited power-of-attorney to sign a lease for you. It should contain a clause limiting the maximum rent, deposit, etc. Yes, going sight-unseen sucks, but at least it's a roof over your head. In severe circumstances, the post housing office may coordinate all off-post rentals and assign rental housing to incoming members. When this happens, you're typically allowed one "free" refusal of "adequate" housing so think carefully about what's offered, bearing in mind that the least desireable properties are usually reserved for the "second choice" list. Based on your family size, you'll probably be limited to 3 bedrooms so refusing a 3 bedroom home as too small won't be justified.
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All of us have had this experience. Be sure to check in at the Post Housing Office BEFORE you sign any rental agreement. They may have something in their files for you. And, certainly, they will protect you from those unscrupulous landlords that would try to charge more than what's fair. Also, you should always have a "reassignment" clause in any rental agreement you sign, so you're not penalized if you get reassigned before the end of the agreement, which the Housing Office will make sure is done.
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We are also in the process of moving from Germany to Fort Riley!!! We got really lucky and found a house that we could afford to buy, but its outside of the post. Sometimes looking outside of the post, and the closest towns to the post, you can find something affordable, and available! We will be living in Topeaka, which is an hour away from post. Don't forget that you will have access to the AER program on post, and they will help you with your financial situation if you need them. Try getting ahold of a realtor also, before you move. Some of the towns around Fort Riley that are more affordable are Chapman, Salina, Topeka, Manhatten and Wakefield. Those are just a few options. Good luck to you and your family!
We are an Army family moving this summer from Germany to Ft. Riley, KS. There are thousands of families also being moved to this area. On post housing has been totally depleted, and off post housing is also scarce. Because there is such demand, I anticipate landlords taking advantage and raising rents, etc. Higher cost of living will mean higher BAH, but not right away. We are a growing family with a teen son, a toddler and another baby due in December. What happens if we can't find a place to live? Short term housing is bound to be at a premium as well. We don't make enough money to save a lot for move-in costs... This situation is very troubling. I worry that we'll be forced to pay much more than we can ever afford or worse, that we'll be without a place to stay. Does anybody have any experience with such a move?
Military - 4 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Thats Military life for you... I served in the Marines for 25 Yrs. Unfortunately this is a problem all the time, and for some reason the Military does not consider the Families as much as they say they do. Honestly from experience, I would try to contact Base Housing and (TRY) to lock on a house before you move. Or your second option is to find a realtor in the area you are moving to and get them to look for a place for you. The Marine Corps also has a thing called sponsors. Where the command picks a person from your new dutystation to help you transition to the new place. That could help you also. I hope this helped you a little. Thank you for serving our country... Russ
2 :
Been there, done that! This is more typically a problem at OCONUS locations but as you are learning, the misguided consolodations pushed through by the current administration are impacting things on the home front as well. Unfortunately there is no easy solution for you. The military answer is usually to expand the local commuting area. Normally a one hour commute is considered "local" and all assigned military personnel are required to live in this area. When housing is in short supply, the local military commander usually expands this area to 90 or 120 minutes. That solves his or her "problem" but does nothing for you. If you haven't been assigned a sponsor yet, get in touch with your gaining unit and have one assigned. They will start the search for you prior to your arrival. Also, contact the housing office at Ft Riley to get the ball rolling there as well. You may want to consider giving your sponsor a limited power-of-attorney to sign a lease for you. It should contain a clause limiting the maximum rent, deposit, etc. Yes, going sight-unseen sucks, but at least it's a roof over your head. In severe circumstances, the post housing office may coordinate all off-post rentals and assign rental housing to incoming members. When this happens, you're typically allowed one "free" refusal of "adequate" housing so think carefully about what's offered, bearing in mind that the least desireable properties are usually reserved for the "second choice" list. Based on your family size, you'll probably be limited to 3 bedrooms so refusing a 3 bedroom home as too small won't be justified.
3 :
All of us have had this experience. Be sure to check in at the Post Housing Office BEFORE you sign any rental agreement. They may have something in their files for you. And, certainly, they will protect you from those unscrupulous landlords that would try to charge more than what's fair. Also, you should always have a "reassignment" clause in any rental agreement you sign, so you're not penalized if you get reassigned before the end of the agreement, which the Housing Office will make sure is done.
4 :
We are also in the process of moving from Germany to Fort Riley!!! We got really lucky and found a house that we could afford to buy, but its outside of the post. Sometimes looking outside of the post, and the closest towns to the post, you can find something affordable, and available! We will be living in Topeaka, which is an hour away from post. Don't forget that you will have access to the AER program on post, and they will help you with your financial situation if you need them. Try getting ahold of a realtor also, before you move. Some of the towns around Fort Riley that are more affordable are Chapman, Salina, Topeka, Manhatten and Wakefield. Those are just a few options. Good luck to you and your family!
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