Members of the armed services can file for bankruptcy. There are specific bankruptcy protections for servicemembers under the National Guard and Reservists Relief Act and other legislation. For example, active duty Guard members and reservists are not required to take the means test. Moreover, the bankruptcy courts generally accommodate servicemembers who are deployed overseas by rescheduling hearings, allowing the servicemember to appear by affidavit, etc. >>More

In addition, there are protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (“SCRA”) that may make bankruptcy unnecessary for some servicemembers, such as the ability to prevent evictions, stay court hearings, terminate auto leases, reduce interest on some pre-service loans, etc. As a thank you for their service, we discount our fees for servicemembers and veterans. >>More