6 Tips That People Don’t Think About When Preparing For Divorce No one goes into a marriage thinking they will eventually get divorced. But things happen: people make mistakes or drift apart, and the next thing they know, they are meeting with a family lawyer trying to make sense of… read more →
Estate Planning: A conversation you shouldn’t neglect No one likes to think about the day when they are no longer around to enjoy their family, pursue their dreams, and relax with the people they love most. For many older adults, the topic of their own mortality is so painful that… read more →
Summary of Common Family Law Terms (Vol. XV) Welcome to another summary of common Family Law terms. At Nelson Law Group PC, we believe in educating our clients by breaking down even the most complex and intimidating law topics into bite-size pieces that are easy to understand. While not an… read more →
Guardian Ad Litem – Defined – When an independent and neutral person is appointed by a court of law to act in a lawsuit on behalf of another party who is deemed incapable of representing him or herself, that person is referred to as a Guardian Ad Litem. Ad Litem is… read more →
Eight Benefits To Getting Your Will Done Now – The purpose of a last will and testament is to allow a person to detail out in writing how they wish to have their assets distributed upon their death. It is a crucial piece to estate planning, as it eliminates the threat… read more →
The Pros and Cons of Common-Law Marriage Two types of marriages are recognized in the state of Texas. One is the traditional ceremonial marriage, which requires you to get a marriage license and participate in an actual ceremony. The other is informal marriage, or common law, and is when two… read more →
What are the pros and cons of having a prenuptial agreement? – The purpose of a premarital agreement is to create clearly-defined rights and obligations for couples who are about to get married. Think of it just like any other contract you’ve signed in the past, except this one is between… read more →
Open and Closed Adoption – What’s the Difference? – Adoption may be something you’ve been considering for quite some time. Either you are a childless parent, or you have a healthy and growing home and feel a calling to open your doors to another child. Whatever the reason, adoption is an… read more →
10 Ways To Save Money In A Divorce – To say it is costly to get divorced is an understatement. Not only is it costly emotionally for you and your family, but it also takes an immediate toll on your wallet. In fact, I’d go so far as to say divorce… read more →
6 Questions To Ask Yourself When Trying To Hire The Right Lawyer – So, you’ve come to the decision that you need to hire a family lawyer to help with an upcoming divorce, child-custody battle, adoption, or another legal matter. The good news is your options for quality representation are seemingly… read more →