Security Clearance Revoked

[misskitt134]

What is the name of your state? APO AE (stationed in Germany) State of residence TX

Hi, I have a couple of questions. Just last week my fathers security clearance was revoked, and the reasoning given was Financial considerations. About a year after my father obtained this job and the top secret security clearance (GS 12, communications) that went along with it, they filed for chapter 13 bankruptcy. We are in the first stages of filing against the lawyer that handled the case. It seems that we were being screwed left and right, if you will excuse my language. First, he told my parents that whatever creditors didnt show up to court just lost out. Well, that was wrong, because it is those creditors that are listed in the statement of reasons. In 2003, we had a total loss house fire. During that time, our house stateside was foreclosed on, due to late payments. We werent informed until after this happened (and keep in mind, our laywer was one of the first people we contacted after family and our insurance) that we were allowed a six month break in all payments to get back on our feet, so to speak. in the official notice of foreclosure, the mortgage company said that the fire wasnt a mitigating circumstance since we hadnt taken advantage of this period AFTER we were informed of it. No one informed us! he was supposed too. it took the red cross a week to get out, we ended up spending 4 grand on a hotel so that we wouldnt be in the snow, were planning to file against our insurance also for the incident, but i dont think that applies here. To make a long story short, I just need to know exactly a) what they mean when it says either send more mitigating circumstances or appeal and b) what you would suggest as far as the appeal itself. My mother is severly disabled, and it is the Blue Cross that we get with his job that is keeping us out of hot water with her medical bills (that insurance is a godsend)

Any help would be greatly appriciated

MisskittWhat is the name of your state?

 

[GaAtty]

I think that you overlook the main reason, which was probably the bankruptcy, and nothing can be done about that now. The mitigating circumstances would be why he needed to file bankruptcy in the first place (which you don't touch on). You only talk about what came after the bankrtupcy. The appeal should focus on the issue of why the bankruptcy was a one-time deal, wouldn't happen again, etc., etc. If it is permitted, it wouldn't hurt to have some sworn affidavits from some highly reputable people attached to the appeal. The letters should say something in the nature of your father has such high integrity that even personal financial troubles would not cause him to compromise his trustworthiness, and that they knew him before the bankruptcy and they know him now and their high opinion of his integrity has not changed, etc.,etc. These are affectionately known as "good 'ol boy letters." They may not be permitted in the appeal, so be sure to ask if they can be attached. Forget going after the attorney, he was to do a bankruptcy, not carry messages between the mortgage company and your father. It was not his job to inform your father of the 6 month grace period. You have been misinformed on that. It is more important right now to meet the deadline on the appeal and write a good one. Ask a local attorney or legal aid to help you with the format for an affidavit. They may also help with the appeal.