Sermons Law, PLLC

06/17/2026

What is the one thing doctors wish their older patients understood? The importance of Advance Directives. If you lose the ability to speak for yourself, your doctors need to know exactly who has the legal authority to make your medical decisions. Take the burden off your family. Send us a message today.

https://www.ama-assn.org/public-health/prevention-wellness/what-doctors-want-patients-know-about-end-life-care-planning

06/17/2026

Navigating a military divorce introduces unique legal complexities, including the division of military pensions under federal law and the calculation of support payments using VA disability. Learn how specific military regulations, tax shifts, and updated estate plans will impact your post-divorce financial future. https://www.usaa.com/advice/divorce-and-financial-stability/

06/16/2026

Sextortion preys on kids and teens, coercing explicit images and then threatening exposure or demanding money. Save evidence, tell a trusted adult, and report the abuse to law enforcement or the FBI online so victims get help and the predator can be stopped. https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/scams-and-safety/common-frauds-and-scams/sextortion/sextortion

06/13/2026

Navigating a child support case involves complex state guidelines, parent locator networks, and income-withholding laws. Learn how frameworks like the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) allow family law practitioners to trace assets and enforce obligations across borders. https://acf.gov/css/parents/understanding-child-support/how-it-works

06/12/2026

To protect your finances during a later-life divorce, you should freeze joint accounts and separate your credit history to safeguard individual assets. It is also essential to consult a financial advisor and divorce attorney to navigate complex state property laws, update retirement beneficiaries, and manage tax liabilities.

Steps to take when a longtime marriage ends

06/11/2026

A DUI charge may be classified as either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on factors such as prior offenses, injuries, property damage, or other aggravating circumstances. Learn more about the situations that can affect DUI penalties and criminal charges.

https://www.verywellmind.com/is-a-dui-a-felony-67124

06/10/2026

Dividing debt during a divorce can be just as important as dividing assets. Learn more about the financial and legal considerations that may affect debt responsibility, credit protection, and your future after divorce.

https://www.greenpath.com/blog/managing-debt-during-a-divorce/

06/09/2026

Sometimes, an action that looks like a crime was actually the only reasonable choice you had. Under the law, defenses based on justification protect individuals who act in self defense, defend others from imminent harm, or act under severe duress. If you had to use force to protect yourself or your family, you need an aggressive attorney to prove your actions were legally justified. Contact our firm today for a confidential consultation.

https://www.justia.com/criminal/defenses/

06/06/2026

Establishing legal paternity can help secure important rights and responsibilities for both parents and children. Learn more about paternity testing, child support considerations, and the legal process involved in confirming parentage.

Learn how paternity testing impacts child support decisions. Explore legal rights, DNA testing options, and how to establish paternity for financial support.

06/05/2026

If you were married for at least 10 years and are age 62 or older, you may be eligible to collect Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse's earnings history. Filing for these benefits will not notify your ex-spouse or reduce their monthly payments, making it a critical asset to evaluate when navigating a divorce.

The end of a marriage doesn’t necessarily end eligibility for family benefits