Legal Question in Military Law in South Carolina

Military personal bankruptcy

I am active duty USMC and am contemplating filing bankruptcy. What are the legal ramifications of doing this against my career?


Asked on 10/17/08, 10:11 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Philip D. Cave Military Law & Justice

Re: Military personal bankruptcy

Bankruptcy by itself shouldn't have an adverse affect.

There is a provision in the UCMJ about wrongful failure to pay just debts. Depending on how your command thinks of you it could play a role, but not usually.

However, how you got to need to file a bankruptcy and how you handle your finances post-bankruptcy could have an effect on getting/keeping a security clearance.

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Answered on 10/17/08, 3:46 pm


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