After families separate, parents must decide where their children will live, or custody, and what schedule the children will have with the other parent, or visitation. Some families can settle this among themselves while others require Court intervention. Often parents assume the Court will award custody to the mother however, that’s not necessarily the case. In this week’s #FamilyFriday articleRead More
#FamilyFriday: Co-Parenting Resources
Figuring out how to co-parent after a breakup, separation, or divorce is difficult. When parents don’t communicate well, that makes it even harder. On this week’s #FamilyFriday article, ERA Law Group, LLC want to help parents by identifying various resources available to help them Co-Parent.
Some parents find difficulty in communicating with one another. At times the communication is simple and other timesRead More
#TuesdayTips: Long-Term Care Insurance Policies
By Jessica L. Estes
Generally, most people do not have sufficient income or assets to fund their long-term care for extended periods of time. And, most people are not what the government deems “needs-based,” so they would not qualify immediately for any needs-based benefits. Rather, most individuals are somewhere in the middle.Read More
#TuesdayTips: Utilizing Asset Protection Trusts
By: Jessica L. Estes, Esq.
If you read last week’s #TuesdayTips article, you learned how to protect your stuff in three easy steps: 1) know the rules; 2) know your predators; and 3) know your options. Easy, right? But, knowing is only half of the equation. Now, it is time to: Assess your needs; Create what is missing; and Tie in your plan. In other words, you must ACT!Read More
#FamilyFriday – What Changes in Maryland Family Law Can We Expect to See in 2018?
On this week’s #FamilyFriday article, the attorneys of ERA Law Group, LLC want to bring to your attention some possible changes in Maryland Family Law! The 2018 Legislative Session began on January 10, 2018 and brings with it some possible changes to Maryland Family Law.
Divorce – Mutual Consent
As we’ve discussed in previous blogsRead More
#TuesdayTips: Asset Preservation in 3 Easy Steps
By Jessica L. Estes
Asset preservation is simple; all it takes are three easy steps. First, know the rules. Second, know your predators. Third, know your options.
There are two sets of rules: rules that apply during your lifetime and rules that apply after your death. During your lifetime, your named financial and health care powers of attorney will be able to act for you with respect to your finances and medical/end- of-life decisions, respectively. These are your rules. If you do not have these powers of attorney, you should get them; otherwise, your loved ones will have to apply for legal guardianship of you. Read More