Children and finances are two driving factors in a divorce. How will your children handle the idea of their parents separating and how will your bank accounts suffer? Finding a separate living space, especially one that can accommodate your children, during your divorce is difficult. It is difficult to imagine your children living somewhere other than their home. Read More
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#TuesdayTips: Veterans’ Benefits
As Memorial Day approaches, I am reminded of the sacrifices our Veterans have made so we, the people, can retain our freedoms. Many of these veterans require some form of long-term care; yet, very few are aware of the benefits that may be available to help them pay for that care.
If you are a Veteran or surviving spouse of a deceased Veteran and your income is not sufficient to cover your long-term care expenses, you may qualify for a benefit called Aid and Attendance through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”). Read More
#TuesdayTips: Caring for Aging Parents
By Jessica L. Estes
Currently, it is estimated that approximately one-third of the U.S. population provides care for a chronically ill, disabled, or aged family member and spends, on average, twenty hours per week providing that care. Caring for your aging parents is not an easy task. Not only can it be overwhelming, but it may cause stress in your life which can manifest itself in various ways, including illness, depression and/or anxiety, or strained family relationships. Read More
#FamilyFriday: What is the “Best Interests of the Child” Standard?
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: 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