My husband is in the Army and is being deployed. He owned his own construction firm here before he got called up, we bought a house and new vehicles and everything was fine. We have not lived above our means and had no problems paying our bills until he went into active duty. Even with the SCRA lowering our bills I am still finding it hard to pay our bills on the E-4 pay he receives now. He was supposed to be promoted because he has been in almost 10 years now but after 3 months of promises it didnt happen. Now his superiors are saying, nope...you are living above your means and you need to sell your house and vehicles. That will solve your financial problems. Can they do that? I mean can they force us to sell our property just because they can't match what my husband was making before and because they won't promote him??? This just does not seem fair to me. Should I consult an attorney??
2006-11-08 14:29:10 · 5 answers · asked by Proud_Army_Wife26 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I just LOOOVE how everyone is so critical. Miss ILOVEKEYLIMEPIE, my husband made the choice to join the army 10 years ago...he did not make the decision to get pulled out of the IRR to fight in this stupid war. And I dont think I said ANYTHING about forcing anyone into adding an equal amount to my husbands pay, I just feel like he should get what is owed to him. His company closed because he could not afford to keep it going while he is away. And you know I WOULD consider getting a job if I didnt have three children all under the age of 4, child care would just be another bill, and for 3 kids...??? I wouldnt make enough after paying childcare to make a difference. I was considering consulting an attorney to keep what we earned before the war destroyed our lives.
You obviously know nothing about the military.
Thanks for your critical opnion though...it is soooo appreciated.
2006-11-09 10:58:34 · update #1
No, his superiors can not FORCE you to sell your cars and your home. Can they make his life a living hell if he goes in to debt collection? YES. This is his military career. He will have a hard time progressing if he is in debt, because of security clearances. I am sorry you are in this mess. I hope it changes soon, but I don't think an attorney can help you in this matter.
Take Care
2006-11-08 14:38:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they can't force him to sell his stuff. However fianancial distress is frowned on from the military and my guess is that they are trying to let him know that he isn't gonna make much in the military. It's true ... Military pay isn't good. Don't ever think that this going to change for him. Being enlisted as an E-4 for 10 years is pretty damn rare. He is obviously screwing up on his promotion boards. This is his responsiblity.. nobody can promis him a promotion (the military isn't like a regular job you don't have a boss that just gives you a promotion). The way they do it is by promotion boards based on a point system... also there must be a slot avaible to be promoted into.
They can't make you sell anything, but perhaps you should.
2006-11-08 22:35:15 · answer #2 · answered by travis R 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Consult an attorney for what? To force the US Army to add an amount equal to your husbands additional civilian pay onto his paycheck? Why do you feel they owe this to you? Your husband made a choice to join the army. Their pay scale isn't negotiable.
They can't force you to sell anything, but if you can't pay your bills ... they will make you wish you had.
Have you considered getting a job so you can pay your bills?
2006-11-08 23:49:15 · answer #3 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes you should they can't tell him that but i am not sure he can own a firm and be in the army
go to jag but you should not live in a house that you aren't provided money for you should be saving extra money for retirement for the both of you and what if he gets kicked out or worse you need a money cushion to live off for a while when you are going through a rough time and if you decide to have kids well thats a whole 10 pages more of an issue you should also see them about finance councling
2006-11-08 22:44:24 · answer #4 · answered by Talking Hat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry for that it certainly does not seem fair, you need to see an attorney, not be asking in here!! You guys are sacrificing for your country and what thanks do you get? May nothing but good happen to you and your family
2006-11-08 22:37:28 · answer #5 · answered by dogriver 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋