The information in this section covers the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and the protections and rights available to active-duty servicemembers and their families under this federal law. The SCRA is a powerful law that ensures that those who have devoted themselves to service do not have to face unique legal burdens. All military members and their dependents should be aware of situations where the SCRA can be of benefit.
In this section, you can find information relating to:
SCRA Protections Available in Legal Proceedings
Other Benefits and Protections Under the SCRA
How the SCRA Applies to Taxation and Voting Matters
Special Considerations in Family Law
Enforcing Your Rights Under the SCRA
If you have determined that you need a lawyer’s help, visit our Directory of Programs to find one in your area who specializes in working with military families.
Content in this section has been adapted from the forthcoming A Judge’s Benchbook for the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act by Colonel John S. Odom, Jr., and The Judge Advocate General’s School Guide to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
For more information on the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, visit: www.militaryonesource.com.
A special thanks to Steve Lynch, LTC Duncan Aukland, LT Alan Fowler, and Sarah Sharp Theophilus for reviewing the content and providing valuable insights, and to the ABA Young Lawyers Division; the ABA LAMP Committee; and the ABA Division for Public Education.
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