Security Clearances

[quiltingbee]

In our agreement, my ex insisted I sign a non disclosure agreement prohibiting me from telling anyone the reasons for our divorce.  I have abided by that agreement but he has not.  So far I haven't called him on it because I've decided to pick my battles.

I will be job hunting shortly and because I live in the Huntsville area I hope to find something on a government contract.  Many of those jobs require a clearance of some sort.  I am wondering about the effect that non disclosure agreement could have on me getting a security clearance.  I also worry that he will break it again and then try to blame it on me.  I'd love to get rid of the darned thing but my legal bills are already disheartening.

Has anyone else ever faced this situation?

[livealittle]

why would it affect your security clearance?

a divorce is a civil matter, unless there was something in the divorce decree as reasons being treason, I don't see how it's relevant.

[TC]

I've had security clearances for over 30 years....I've been divorced twice....the government knows all the details of both divorces...it was/is part of the background investigations I've had to go through to get my clearances.

Now, having said that, I have very high security clearances....if the job OP is looking at only requires a SECRET security clearance, then the divorce will more than likely never come up.  Private issues such as divorce are only investigated for higher clearances.

TC

[m_t]

Expect that they will speak with your ex. They came here when my ex's security clearance was up for renewal.

[quiltingbee]

Uhm... let's just say there are circumstances that could cause my ex to be blackmailed, and since I can't tell his secrets, I could potentially be blackmailed too.  I suppose though, that matters of security might trump a civil non disclosure agreement.

I suppose I'll cross that bridge if and when I get there.

Thank you for your replies.

[Cam]

Let me tell you Quiltingbee, if they think your a risk, YOU won't be!