Finance

Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act

fomerly known as 

(Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act)

 

On December 19, 2003, President George W. Bush signed bill HR 100 for the Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act formerly known as the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act into law. The veteran is required to sign a military affidavit or non-military affidavit before you proceed with this action. If you're a reserve component service member called to active duty, you're protected by law under this relief act.

 

  • Introduced                                                     January 7, 2003
  • Reported by Committee                            April 3, 2003
  • Passed House                                                 May 7, 2003
  • Passed Senate with Changes                    November 21, 2003
  • Passed Senate                                                December 8, 2003
  • Signed by President George W. Bush   December 19, 2003

Under the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940, you may qualify for any or all of the following:

  • Bankruptcy
  • Credit Cards
  • Evictions (If you rent is less than $1,200.00)
  • Delay of all Civil Court Actions
  • Divorce Proceedings
  • Foreclosures
  • Judgments
  • Mortgage Payments
  • Pending Court Trials
  • Reduce Interest Rate on Credit Cards
  • Taxes
  • Termination of Lease Agreements