Military Defense
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act protections in Georgia divorce cases.
Does the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Apply to Custody Cases in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia courts have applied the Act to child custody actions, and a servicemember does not have to prove that his absence would hurt his case.
Read MoreGetting a Georgia Divorce Put on Hold for Military Service
A servicemember can have a Georgia divorce case stayed for at least 90 days, but the request has to include two specific letters.
Read MoreHow Much Discretion Does a Judge Have Over a Military Stay in Georgia?
A Georgia judge has discretion over a servicemember's request to pause a case, but the ruling has to rest on evidence rather than guesswork.
Read MoreThe Servicemembers Civil Relief Act in a Georgia Divorce
The SCRA is federal law that protects people on active duty from being disadvantaged by civil litigation, and it applies to Georgia divorce cases.
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