Legal Assistance

Legal services are provided by the Army's Northern Law Center located on the second floor of Building 318 at U.S. Army Garrison Benelux/ Supreme Headquarters Allies Powers Europe. The Law Center can be reached by calling DSN 314-423-4868 or commercial 065-44-4868.

The Law Center staff provides legal assistance to all eligible clients. Notarizations and powers of attorney may be obtained on a walk-in basis. Most other services are provided by appointments. The bilingual staff members are also available to assist in translating documents written in French for official U.S. Army business.

Types of Services

Legal services include:

• Notarizations
• Powers of attorney
• Family law, including separation agreements
• Estate planning, including wills, living wills and healthcare powers of attorney
• Tax preparation

A Belgian attorney is also available by appointment to address issues pertaining to Belgian law.

Claims

The Claims Office services all military units in Belgium and processes household goods, unaccompanied baggage and privately owned vehicle claims. Tort, NATO and status of forces agreement claims are also processed at this office. You can reach the office at DSN 314-423-4195 or commercial 065-44-4195.

International Law

Translations of documents for official U.S. Army business, traffic tickets assistance and out-processing services are provided through this section.