Michigan Foreclosure Motivates House Proposal on Legal Rights of Military Personnel

At the end of his tour of duty in Iraq, National Guard Sgt. James Hurley returned to the United States to find his Michigan home sold and his wife and two toddlers evicted.

While Hurley was away, his wife was unable to keep up with mortgage payments. As a result, the Hurleys’ home went up for sale at a sheriff’s auction, which the bank bought and sold to another buyer.

Looking to resolve the issue, Hurley sought help under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. According to the SCRA, a servicemember on active duty has special status that prevents foreclosure or repossession until return to civilian life. More »

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