And the Problems Therein M ilitary D ivorce Military divorce is a subject we encounter quite often at The Manely Law Firm. Often, problems occur when military personnel travel abroad to other countries. Our team ensures those who serve our country are taken care of and their rights are not ignored while they are abroad. A few issues come up with nearly every divorce involving a servicemember. The first is calculating their income. The major issue with this particular aspect is that servicemembers receive a housing allowance dependent on the cost of living for where they are stationed. This means their income changes depending on where they live. And if they have a child support obligation based on housing allowance, that can inflate, too. If their housing allowance decreases due to a change in duty station, the amount of child support remains the same. Currently, there are laws that set housing allowance with a base allowance, which removes the need for boost adjustments. This means that a servicemember can get stationed somewhere else without worrying about inflated child support. The other big component is where federal military law and the court process of the state intersect. The Manely Law Firm handles many cases with the Army due to two bases near our Savannah office. In the Army, there’s a regulation that requires servicemembers to financially support their spouse and dependents, if any, while they’re out of the country. This goes into practice immediately and stays in place until a civil court order is placed regarding support. However, this can create problems, as the serving member cannot appear in court. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act is a law that ensures any civil case is postponed until the servicemember is back in the country. When you’re faced with these difficulties, call our offices to speak with our attorneys today. Our experience in family law and our international family background can help you in this time of need.
R oasted C orn S alsa
Inspired by Bon Appétit magazine
I ngredients
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2 medium ears of corn, shucked
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1 jalapeño or Fresno chile, seeded and thinly sliced
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1/2 red onion, diced
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1 large tomato, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
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1/4 bunch cilantro leaves, sliced
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Juice of 1 lime
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Kosher salt, to taste
D irections
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Heat a cast-iron skillet to high. Char corn, turning occasionally, for 10–14 minutes until kernels begin to blacken in spots. Using a sharp knife, remove corn kernels from cobs and transfer to a large mixing bowl. With a wooden spoon or potato masher, gently crush corn to release starch and juices.
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4. Add jalapeño, onion, tomato, and cilantro. Mix to combine.
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Top with lime juice and season with salt.
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Serve alongside your favorite tortilla chips.
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