Comparing the DMDC with SCRACVS – Pros and Cons
Anyone who needs a military status verification to satisfy a court requirement or comply with the SCRA has two choices. One is using the Department of Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). The other is relying on a secure contractor …
View moreAccuracy of Military Status Verification
When seeking information on whether someone is on active duty, what can you expect regarding military status verification accuracy? If the information about the person is not entered precisely correctly, how reliable is the response?
“Garbage in, garbage out,” applies …
View moreDivorce, Child Custody and Domestic Relations Under SCRA
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) is a federal law offering protections to people in military service. Its purpose is to cut down on distractions for military personnel while they perform their valuable services. Some states have passed additional SCRA …
View moreMilitary Personnel and Custody Disputes
Child custody disputes continue to be at the forefront of family law. Recent long deployments of military personnel has placed many at risk of losing custody of their children during their extended deployments. Some issues are addressed by the …
View moreDMDC Error? Here’s What To Do
Sometimes the Defense Military Data Center (DMDC) or the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Centralized Verification Service (SCRACVS), based upon DMDC information, reports wrong information. There can be many explanations for a DMDC error. The military branch (i.e. Army, Navy, etc.) …
View moreSCRA Vehicle Lease Termination
Car lease termination under Servicemembers Civil Relief Act by active-duty servicemembers is possible if the servicemember or their dependents used the vehicle for personal or business purposes.
Active-duty personnel can terminate the vehicle lease if they signed it before they …
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