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pros and cons :marriage

Trying to figure out the pros and cons of getting married before or after he swears in and then between before or after boot camp.

I prefer to get married before he signs. Can someone help me make a list to present to him. He is all about logic, so I figure if I could provide him with a more logical explanation we can finally make a decision.

I'm starting to get really nervous about him joining. I want to steal all his attention because I know soon I won't have it much.

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Permalink Reply by Ashnicrow on July 17, 2014 at 10:05am

We got married before he went to talk to the recruiters for the first time because we knew that there is a lot more red tape after that. 
I believe that there is more paperwork for the recruiters if you get married before he is sworn in so they will try to talk him out of that because it may delay leaving for bootcamp. However, if you get married before he leaves, you will get some support financially while he is gone and insurance.

After bootcamp, he will have to put in a request to do so. It may be denied.
Also, if you don't get married before his first orders and he gets stationed over seas, you won't be able to go with him. 

When is he getting sworn in?

Permalink Reply by Jodie on July 17, 2014 at 10:19am
He isn't able to swear in until we establish child support or get married. The recruiter is pushing for child support because marriage could potentially delay his entry to boot camp.
Hence my dilemma. :/
Permalink Reply by Jodie on July 17, 2014 at 11:00am
This is very helpful! Thank you so much.

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