Month: August 2015

Troop Deployment Highlights Renters’ Rights Under SCRA

In early August, the U.S. Army announced that 2,500 troops from upstate New York’s Fort Drum would be deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. This news is just the latest deployment from the area, as over the past decade countless service …

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Court Ruling: Military Affidavit For All Civil Proceedings

When do you need a military affidavit?

Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, all active-duty military members are afforded certain rights. One of those protections addresses court cases — specifically, what happens if a servicemember cannot appear in court to …

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What To Know About the SCRA Waiver

From storage liens to auto loans, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act affords active-duty military members a wide range of financial and legal protections.

For most debt collectors, including lenders, self-storage facility owners, cell phone providers and more, the trick is …

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New Law Updates SCRA Military Protections

The U.S. government is constantly looking for effective methods to safeguard active-duty military members’ financial and legal rights. Historically, one of the most beneficial laws has been the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act, but even this piece of legislation isn’t perfect.…

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