SCRA protections
Through a variety of protections for servicemembers, the SCRA impacts foreclosure, repossession, and all parts of a military divorce, including:
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If a service member is on active duty, or is in the first 90 days of termination of active duty, his or her case can be stayed for that 90 days. An alternative arrangement can also be made to allow the service member the best chance in his or her case. He or she must provide the Court with an explanation of the reasons active service prevents him or her from appearing or otherwise effectively participating. The servicemember’s commanding officer must also provide verification that he or she is not authorized to leave at the time of the case.
Limitations of SCRA
Although the SCRA offers servicemembers a stay in some family law situations, it does not offer total protection. Stays granted by the court are not indefinite, and may not even last for the duration of deployment. Child support payments are temporarily suspended through the SCRA, but they are not completely forgiven and will continue to accumulate. If you are a serviceperson who is in the middle of a divorce and have any questions about the SCRA or its various protections, you will need to consult with an experienced Annapolis military divorce lawyer to learn your rights and responsibilities.
