Contrary to what you may see on television and in the media, divorce and many other legal disputes can often be settled outside the courtroom. The key is that all parties involved in the case agree to avoid litigation and seek to resolve their issues amicably. The legal process they can turn to is what…
We know you have options when it comes to skilled legal representation. In fact, a quick Google search of the Dallas-Fort Worth area will yield pages and pages of quality family lawyer results. That said, you always want to choose someone who checks every box AND lives and works in your same community. We’ve been…
There is so much to think about when going through a divorce. And for many people, their credit score is not one of them. Instead, they are hiring attorneys, worrying about their kids, trying to find new living arrangements, and learning as much as possible about a complicated legal process. More often than not, they…
Our team of attorneys always discusses the importance of working with and talking to a knowledgeable and compassionate family law attorney as you navigate the divorce process. And for the most part, divorcing spouses recognize the importance of having a professional like this in your corner. But have you also considered going to therapy and…
For many people, divorce is such a chaotic event in their lives that it can feel like there is no hope for them to ever gain control of the situation. They will simply head in with the intention of leaning heavily on their family law attorney and hoping for the best. While we certainly empathize,…
Positive and open communication is crucial if you and your former spouse want a respectful and productive co-parenting relationship after divorce. Some of those conversations could be in person or over the phone as you attempt to manage your kids’ schedules, improve decision-making, track expenses, and just be better parents. But in this day and…
While sitting in a team meeting recently, one of our attorneys glanced up at their law license on the wall and noticed the words “Attorney and Counselor at Law” staring back at them. The “counselor” aspect has always been a trademark of our client-focused approach at Nelson Law Group, PC, though many people new to…
Family law mediation is an effective way for you and your spouse to divorce amicably and avoid litigation. In fact, clients we work with realize quickly that avoiding a costly and time-consuming trial and the emotions that come from that process is realistic and well within their control — provided that each of you has…
An emancipated minor is a term used to describe a child who is no longer under the care and control of their parent or guardian in the eyes of the law. They have been granted adult responsibilities through a court process where they must meet certain requirements — even though they are not “of age.”…
Many people admit to feeling powerless when it comes to divorce. In their eyes, the legal process is impossible to navigate, and it only makes matters worse that their spouse appears to be the one with all the control. On top of that, the poor kids are stuck in the middle, and the thought of…