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debited to the Service person's account. Service Administrative Units are required to notify<br />

the appropriate HASC at the 21 day AWOL point.<br />

0814. Death <strong>of</strong> the entitled Licensee. See Annex C to Chapter 3.<br />

0815. Marital/Civil Partnership breakdown/estrangement. Marital/civil partnership<br />

breakdown/estrangement occurs when spouses or civil partners agree to live apart on a<br />

permanent basis, or when one party deserts the other. Whilst it is accepted that each<br />

case <strong>of</strong> marital/civil partnership breakdown may warrant special attention at the local level,<br />

the overarching regulatory position in handling cases <strong>of</strong> marital/civil partnership breakdown<br />

is as follows:<br />

a. Reconciliation’ period. Every effort is made by the Services to help effect a<br />

reconciliation before the Service person changes personal category status. If it is<br />

considered that a “Reconciliation” period would assist the Local Service Commander<br />

may authorise a suitably agreed period between the Service person and DIO up to a<br />

maximum <strong>of</strong> 93 days. Under these circumstances, it is usual that the Service person<br />

will move into SLA or private accommodation. The “Reconciliation” period<br />

commences when this move takes place. The Service person will continue to pay<br />

SFA charges and SLA/food charges as per <strong>JSP</strong> 754.<br />

b. After ‘Reconciliation’ period. After the ‘Reconciliation’ period or as soon as it<br />

becomes apparent that there will not be a reconciliation, the Service person will<br />

change PStat Cat. The Local Service Commander is to explain the regulatory<br />

changes associated with estrangement outlined in <strong>JSP</strong> 754 with the Service person<br />

and estranged spouse and formally notify the HASC <strong>of</strong> the change in personal status<br />

category by the fastest available means. Concurrently, it is also the responsibility <strong>of</strong><br />

the Licence Holder to notify the HAsC <strong>of</strong> their change in circumstances. The HASC<br />

will then immediately issue a 93 day notice to vacate to the Service Licensee and/or<br />

the estranged family (depending on who is remaining in occupation <strong>of</strong> the SFA). At<br />

this point, the HASC will also conduct a Proportionality Exercise to establish any<br />

continued occupancy beyond the expiry <strong>of</strong> the 93 day notice to vacate, which should<br />

consider factors such as children’s schooling, relevant welfare and any medical<br />

considerations. After completion <strong>of</strong> the Proportionality Exercise and consideration <strong>of</strong><br />

educational needs, welfare and medical issues, the Housing Provider may issue a<br />

revised notice to vacate. In cases where the Service Licensee remains in occupation<br />

<strong>of</strong> the SFA (following desertion by his/her spouse/civil partner), the unit is also<br />

responsible for notifying HASC <strong>of</strong> any known circumstances which may impact on the<br />

Service Licensee’s availability during the period <strong>of</strong> the notice to vacate (such as<br />

imminent deployment on operations, training commitments and detachments).<br />

c. Notice To Vacate period. During this period the Service person continues to<br />

pay the SFA charge in accordance with Service regulations and pays SLA/food<br />

charges as per <strong>JSP</strong> 754. It is the Housing Provider’s responsibility to ensure that the<br />

Proportionality Exercise is conducted as soon as possible. At the same time, it is<br />

appropriate for the Housing Provider to conduct a move out inspection <strong>of</strong> the SFA to<br />

establish liability for the property, utilities, and conduct meter readings. Where<br />

possible or relevant, it is expected that the Service person will make every effort to<br />

jointly complete all forms with the estranged spouse and assist them with finding<br />

alternative accommodation.<br />

As at 13 Jul 12<br />

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