One of the biggest estate planning mistakes to avoid is neglecting it altogether. Without some sort of plan in place, you and your family can lose control over everything from how your assets are distributed to who will care for precious loved ones. Luckily, we find that this scenario is… read more →
3 Standards of Proof You Should Know – Regardless of what legal case you are involved in, it is the obligation of one or both parties to produce enough evidence to prove their case. But it’s important to note that the standards of proof — the amount of proof you must… read more →
It has been widely stated for years that almost 50% of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. But while a divorce is common, couples whose relationships are on the rocks typically don’t end them during the holidays. Believe it or not, January has long been dubbed Divorce… read more →
How do I win my lawsuit? Regardless of whether you’re the plaintiff or defendant in a lawsuit, the goal is to come out of the proceedings with the best outcome for your situation. Naturally, the best outcome is — you guessed it — to win the lawsuit. But even if… read more →
“Do we have to go to court; actually, go before a judge or jury and let them decide your case?” If you’re asking yourself this question, you probably don’t have to put the decisions about your life into the hands of the judge or jury. That’s because unless you are… read more →
We’ve published several estate planning blog posts over the last month or so. And the common thread is this: having a plan in place for when you are incapacitated or no longer around is essential to protecting your assets and your loved ones. While most people immediately think of documents… read more →
Congratulations if you have worked together with your former spouse to create an agreeable co-parenting relationship. Having that successful co-parenting relationship in place is critical because, at the end of the day, you have to put your own feelings aside and think of your children first. This is especially true… read more →
If you’ve been injured in an auto accident or have been wronged in some way because of another party’s wrongdoing, your lawyer may have already explained how they can help maximize your claim for damages in a lawsuit. The purpose of damages is to compensate you for what happened and… read more →
At Nelson Law Group PC, we believe in educating our clients. Below is Vol. XVIII of our common family law terms. While not a complete list, what we hope is that some of these words and phrases will become less foreign to you if and when you need us. If… read more →
Financial Power of Attorney. Having a carefully-crafted estate planning strategy in place is one of the most important things you can do for your family. Granted, having open conversations about what to do when you are incapacitated or no longer around may not be the first thing you thought about… read more →