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News related to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

NC Judge Reprimanded For SCRA Non-Compliance

Even if you are a respected judge, you are not above scrutiny for a failure to abide by the statutes of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

According to North Carolina court documents, Judge Brenda Branch of the General Court of …

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Bank Sued Over SCRA Violation

While large banks are generally more prepared for compliance with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act than smaller businesses and individuals, they still sometimes find themselves on the wrong side of this strictly enforced law, leading to fines and other penalties.…

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Illegal Debt Collection Against Active Military Members

Last week, federal regulators reached a settlement with owners of lending and retail companies that were targeting active duty servicemembers and utilizing illegal debt collection practices under the SCRA.

Two companies, Freedom Furniture and Electronics and Military Credit Services, …

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DoD Fights SCRA Lender Abuse With Allotment Rules

In response to media reports of active duty servicemember abuse by predatory lenders, the Department of Defense has announced a new policy designed to minimize the effects of SCRA lender abuse.

This week, the Department of Defense announced that, starting …

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Bill Proposed To Extend SCRA Mortgage Protections

Editor’s Note:  Since the time this blog article was published, the time period of protections after termination of active duty has changed over the years.  See Section 533 of the SCRA, particularly, Footnote 9.

Rep. Stephen Fincher, R-Tennessee, recently …

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SCRA Child Custody Protections

Active-duty military members are getting better safeguards in child custody cases.

The House of Representatives passed an addition to child custody protections afforded to servicemembers as part of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act as part of the most recent military …

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