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Family Law

Sep 01

#FamilyFriday – Military Retirement Pay, Disability Benefits, and Divorce.

On this week’s #FamilyFriday article, the attorney’s at ERA Law Group, LLC are discussing the recent change in how Court’s treat a service member’s waiver of retirement pay for disability benefits and the effects it may have on the former spouse.  A service member’s retirement pay is considered marital property.  Depending on the length of the marriage and the Court’s Order, a percentage of the marital portion of the retirement pay is reserved for the former spouse upon the service member’s retirement.  Read More

Aug 25

#FamilyFriday – Pendente Lite (“PL”) Hearings

You’ve filed an action in Court for child custody, child support, and/or visitation.  Meanwhile it’s been months since you’ve gotten financial support, visitation is inconsistent, and you’re concerned with the current living arrangements.  Your hearing date is months away or worse, not even scheduled.  What do you while you wait for your hearing?  On this week’s #FamilyFriday article, the attorney’s at ERA Law Group, LLC want to help families understand how to obtain temporary relief by way of a Pendente Lite hearing.Read More

Aug 18

#FamilyFriday – How is Child Support Calculated?

On this week’s #FamilyFriday article, the attorneys’ at ERA Law Group, LLC want to explain exactly how child support is calculated.  Frequently parents are confused by the child support calculation when considering their other bills and obligations.  What many don’t realize is that in nearly all scenarios the amount of child support ordered is determined by a calculator and factors such as “I have student loans” or “I have rent to pay” don’t necessarily matter.Read More

Aug 04

#FamilyFriday – Fast Track to Divorce

On this week’s #FamilyFriday article, the attorneys at ERA Law Group, LLC want to help you get divorced and quick.  Many people get married and mutually agree that a divorce is what’s right for them.  Prior to 2015, if you wanted a divorce you had to wait at least one year.  The theory behind the wait period was to encourage partners to reconcile and hopefully avoid divorce.  Fortunately the law has caught up with reality and in many cases, when you know you know.Read More

Jul 21

#FamilyFriday – Contempt

On this week’s #FamilyFriday article, the attorneys at ERA Law Group, LLC are addressing individuals who have fallen victim to an ex-spouse or parent who refuses to abide by the Court’s Order.  You’ve gotten divorced or filed suit for custody and support, the Judge made their determination and you received a Court Order outlining that decision.  What happens when one person decides not to listen?Read More

Jul 07

#FamilyFriday – Adoption

For this #FamilyFriday article, the attorneys at ERA Law Group, LLC want to talk about adoption.  Adoption is the legal process of creating a parent and child relationship.  Adoption can take place in many forms.  For example, a stepparent may be adopting their partner’s child or perhaps grandparents are looking to adopt a grandchild.  Many people tend to think of adoption involving a minor child but don’t know that adults can also be adopted.  Establishing the parent/child relationship is important on an emotional level but also serves a legal and financial purpose.  Read More