My BF just started boot camp and we want to get married when he gets out but I have a...

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...kid already? My boyfriend just started boot camp in Ft. Benning, GA. We are planning on getting married when he finishes boot camp and training in May. What steps are needed to make this happen? I also have a child from a previous marriage. Would she receive benefits as well? Do we have to get waivers? How soon until I will be able to move with him?
 
Once you get married he can adopt your daughter and she will receive benefits. I recommend getting married after boot because once he gets his orders to his first post, if you and your/his daughter aren't on them, you're paying to move yourself (as opposed to having the Army pay for you to move). Plus you cannot live on post with him until you've been command sponsored (something you can only be as his spouse/dependent).
 
No, all of his benefits will cover you and your child automatically when you're married. All he has to do is update his information and claim you and your child as dependents. Congrats!
 
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