Amendment Protects Servicemembers’ Surviving Spouse Against Foreclosure
The Honorable Bob Filner introduced HR 1263, which if passed would protect some surviving spouses of servicemembers from foreclosures on their homes for nine months. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) protects National Guard and Reserve Members from foreclosures on their homes while they are on active duty orders and for a period of nine […]
How can the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act help with home loans?
Service Members Civil Relief Act Provides Protection from Judgments and Debt Collections
The Service Members Civil Relief Act of 2003 (SCRA) formerly known as the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940 (SSCRA) is a federal law that gives all military members some important rights as they enter active duty and while on active duty. It covers such issues as rental agreements, security deposits, prepaid rent, […]
National Guardsman Wins Lawsuit Against Nevada Employer for USERRA Violation
The Justice Department announced October 28, 2009 that it reached a settlement to resolve its suit filed on behalf of former Utah Army National Guardsman and current Air Force Reservist Matthew T. Denning against Stonescape Pavers, LLC. The settlement must be approved by the federal court in Las Vegas. The Department’s complaint, filed in June […]