Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act

The Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act (SCRA) postpones or suspends certain civil obligations to enable service members to devote their full attention to duty and to relieve stress on their families. The act covers

Outstanding credit card debt

Mortgage payments

Pending trials

Taxes

Termination of lease

Eviction from housing

Life insurance protection

The SCRA covers all active duty service members, reservists, and members of the National Guard while on active duty. Visit Military.com or the U.S. Department of Justice for more information.

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Servicemembers Civil Relief Act fact sheet , part of the BankWise series