A marriage by proxy is a marriage like any other. All legal rights, benefits, and titles that accompany any marriage are part of a dual power of attorney marriage. However, for members of the military there are benefits of marriage that go beyond what non-military personnel can expect. Remember, these benefits are not exclusive to a proxy marriage, they exist for any marriage. And because a marriage by proxy is a marriage like any other, you are also entitled to these benefits.

VA Home Loans: Spouses of enlisted military personnel are eligible for VA home loans. Once you have started your family, you can start thinking about buying a home. Having the backing of the United States Armed Forces when it comes to financing is always an advantage.

Free legal assistance: The Body of the Judge Advocate General (or JAG). Made famous by a primetime television series, the JAG Corps. provide a valuable service to military personnel and their spouses.

Survivor benefits: If your spouse is a member of the military and dies, you, as an unenlisted spouse, can stay in government housing for one year. You also have the option to move into a private residence, in which case you will receive a year of Basic Housing Allowance.

Death tip (life insurance): Up to $ 1,000 in coverage.

Dependency compensation and indemnification: Military spouses are eligible for a flat-rate monthly payment that is intended to compensate them for cost-of-living increases that result from deployment to a higher cost-of-living area.

Scholarships, loans and grants for education: As the cost of college increases each year, these programs can provide tremendous financial support to military families with children, or even those who attend school.

Montgomery GI Bill Testing Program: An enlisted member of the military can transfer half of their tuition assistance entitlement to their spouse.

Marriage Enrichment Retreats: Even in the best of cases, marriage can be stressful and difficult. For military personnel and their spouses, there are luxury resorts (operated by the military) for the benefit of military families. These offer affordable vacations to popular destinations for members of the military and their proxy spouses.

Free military air travel: In situations where space is available on military flights, spouses and children of enlisted personnel can travel at reduced or free prices.

The exchange: This is a duty-free grocery store that generally sells items at discounts of up to 30% or more.

Military discounts: Companies around the world offer discounts for members of the military and their families.

But really, the biggest benefit of all is being married to your lover. While these perks may be nice, they will never outweigh being married to the right person. So if you are considering a proxy marriage, make sure you are getting married for the right reasons.