The Law Office of Erica Rodriguez

10/30/2026

From joint credit cards to shared retirement funds, divorce significantly impacts your finances. Discover practical ways to prepare your budget, protect your assets, and safeguard your credit before stepping into court.

The process of divorce includes untangling your finances. Here are 7 key steps to prepare your finances for divorce and avoid costly mistakes.

10/29/2026

Falling victim to an online financial scam or impersonation fraud? Scammers are using advanced tools like AI deepfakes to impersonate authority figures and extort money. Learn how these schemes operate and protect your financial security.

Familiar frauds are more sophisticated, and a few disturbing new schemes are emerging

10/28/2026

Preparing for a divorce? Taking early steps like securing financial account access, changing passwords, and creating a net worth statement can help protect your future. Learn key steps to take before filing.

If you’re just starting to separate, you’ll need to know what things to do before divorce. Here are Fidelity’s tips for first steps in divorce and where to start

10/28/2026

If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence, what damages can you recover? From medical bills to pain and suffering, compensatory damages are designed to make you whole. Learn how courts calculate civil awards.

Explore the types of compensatory damages awarded in civil court cases, including examples and key distinctions. Understand how they differ from punitive and treble damages.

10/27/2026

Facing a DUI charge and wondering if defense counsel is necessary? From hidden insurance increases to administrative driver's license suspensions, the true cost of a conviction extends far beyond court fines. Learn how evidence is evaluated

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10/23/2026

Navigating a divorce after 50? Dividing retirement accounts, 401(k)s, and pensions requires specialized court orders and careful legal planning to avoid unintended tax penalties.

Learn how late-in-life asset division works: https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/divorce-after-50-impact-on-retirement-savings

10/22/2026

Did police follow proper protocol during your traffic stop? Challenging officer observations and field sobriety test accuracy is a key strategy in defending against impaired driving charges. Read more.

DWI investigations follow a standardized three-phase process—Vehicle in Motion, Personal Contact, and Pre-Arrest Screening—designed to build evidence for probable cause. Judges must understand each phase to assess cases effectively.

10/21/2026

Did you know divorced individuals can collect Social Security benefits based on an ex-spouse's work record? If married for 10+ years, you may qualify for up to 50% of their full benefit. Learn how federal spousal rules work. https://www.hartfordfunds.com/insights/investor-insight/navigating-longevity/social-security/understanding-social-security-benefits-after-divorce.html

10/20/2026

Involved in an auto accident and wondering what bodily injury liability covers? It pays for the other party's medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering when you're at fault.

Learn what bodily injury liability insurance covers, how limits work when you cause a car accident and if bodily injury liability coverage is required.

10/20/2026

Facing a DUI or DWI charge and confused by the difference? Impaired driving charges carry severe criminal penalties, including license suspension, fines, and jail time. Learn how states define these offenses and protect your rights.

Learn the difference between a DUI and DWI, the consequences of these offenses and how they impact your car insurance rate.