The SCRA and Bankruptcy: Does it Apply?
Many lenders and business owners know the rules of the SCRA as they apply to civil matters. They know they have to get a military status verification before heading to civil court. But what about the SCRA and military bankruptcy …
View moreWhy Pay for a DMDC Search?
While a DMDC search for military status is free, you may must get what you pay for. The Defense Manpower Data Center, a branch of the Department of Defense, has specific requirements for performing a military status search, and …
View more5 Advantages to Working with SCRACVS for Verifying Military Service
You have a number of options available for verifying military service, so why are so many people working with SCRACVS?
Lawyers, pro se plaintiffs, creditors and anyone else who works …
View moreWho Receives SCRA Protections?
Do you ever wonder who is eligible for SCRA protections?
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act is a fairly complex federal law that covers a swath of military personnel and their dependants. But which ones?
According to federal laws, active military …
View moreDo Merchants Need Military Verifications for Retail Discounts?
Merchants enjoy being able to give military discounts. It’s good for business. Invariably, however, when servicemembers enter into business relationships with merchants, a time will come when one or more will want to cancel their contract. In these cases, as …
View moreTitle 32 – Could be Covered Under Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
The Veterans Benefit Act (section 304) says members of the National Guard includes service authorized by the president (paid from federal funds – even if overseen by the governor) for a period of more than 30 days. Also see Title …
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