Bankruptcy and Military Service

Because military members are often overseas or busy on active duty, they are not held to the same standards when filing for bankruptcy as other citizens. There are many special protections in place for military members who are facing bankruptcy. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act outlines the protections in place for military personnel who are facing financial difficulties or filing for bankruptcy.

Filing for bankruptcy can be a very complicated process and you need an experienced legal representative to help you make the most of your bankruptcy filing, especially if you are doing so from overseas. To schedule an initial consultation with a qualified Arizona bankruptcy attorney of the Harmon Law Office, LLC, call us today at 480-829-0494 and discuss your legal options.

Protections Afforded under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

The SCRA is in place so that military members can focus on their military duties instead of administrative proceedings associated with bankruptcy back home. Every member of the United States military is covered by the SCRA, but protections usually end whenever the service member dies or leaves active duty.

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act provides members of the military with protection against many types of civil actions and defaults that might normally affect someone facing serious financial troubles. By allowing such actions to be paused and postponed, members of the military can focus on their duties and not have to worry about financial dealings and legal action back home.

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Whether you are a member of the military or not, filing for bankruptcy can be difficult without the help of an experienced attorney. Contact the Arizona bankruptcy lawyers of the Harmon Law Office, LLC, today at 480-829-0494 for the legal guidance you need.