The Deployed Servicemembers Protection Act safeguards deployed servicemembers' loved ones and property.
The Deployed Servicemembers Protection Act, inspired by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, aims to protect deployed servicemembers by ensuring their loved ones, homes, and property are safeguarded. The act prohibits spouses from selling residences, vehicles, or conducting financial transactions exceeding $10,000, closing joint financial accounts, or removing joint custody children from the home of record without the servicemember's written consent during and after deployment. Violation of these protections is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail or a fine of up to $5,000.
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