Being part of the military is a responsibility and an honor, but certain benefits also trickle down to people related service members. Having a relationship with the Armed Forces has its perks, but what does it mean to be affiliated with the military? We’ll discuss the concept and the benefits of this status. Defining Military…

If you’re a landlord or business owner and an active duty service member is requesting Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) protections, you need to be vigilant. Verifying one’s active duty status is integral to certain protections granted by this federal law. But how can you verify one’s military status without a social security number? What…

Full-time military members are known to be granted financial and legal protections thanks to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). However, do these protections extend to reserve members? Yes, they do, but the date when active duty service commenced matters. We’ll discuss when reserve members can apply for SCRA protections accordingly. When Does Protection Begin…

Because active duty service members often travel for work, they’re regular customers at self-storage facilities. But did you know there are special rules when you’re renting out self-storage units to military members? We’ll discuss basic rules self-storage operators should know about. It’ll give you a better idea on how to navigate as an operator or…

Here’s an interesting statistic: the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will have a whopping budget of $369.3 billion in 2025. Given how much money the government allocates to veterans, what kind of benefits will trickle down to family members? Before anything else, it must be highlighted that only a veteran or service member with an…

Service members incur different types of debt just like civilians. Select types of debt can be automatically deducted from a military member’s pay, but only select debt that falls under federal law’s rules and regulations. The proper protocol should always be followed to safeguard one’s military pay. While military members may be liable to pay…

Formerly known as the Sailors Civil Relief Act, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) grants several protections to military personnel serving the nation. But what protections does it provide during military divorce? We’ll discuss the benefits service members receive through this law and its impact on a former spouse. How Does the Servicemembers Civil Relief…

Confirming someone’s military service can be free, but the details you receive depend on how much information you provide about the service member. So why should you spend money to confirm a defendant’s military status if you can do so for free? Let’s explore the benefits of paying to verify someone’s active duty status. What…

If you’re a military member, you’re probably familiar with the Uniform Code of Military Justice or UCMJ. This federal law defines the military justice system and explains the offenses according to military law. It covers many topics, but we’ll focus on Article 108 of the UCMJ. This portion of the UCMJ delves into the Loss,…

The SCRA, or Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, is a federal law that first and foremost protects military personnel who are on active duty military service from persecution in legal or financial matters while they are deployed. This unique benefit for servicemembers also offers a 6% interest rate, with a recent 4% reduction. What is the…