People from all walks of life rely on checklists for all sorts of things. Checklists can be work-related, for personal use, or to make sure you have got all your ducks in a row for that long-awaited family vacation. Sometimes, we create a checklist just for the fun of staying on task. And yet, many…
Very early on in your divorce process, you will likely hear the terms “hearing” and “trial” thrown around in conversations with your family law attorney. While it is easy to think, “Oh, they must be one and the same,” these terms are not interchangeable. There is actually a distinct difference between a divorce hearing and…
Preparing for your upcoming divorce is probably the last thing you want to do or think about. But you cannot deny how important it is to be ready for anything life throws your way. It is simply the smart thing to do, especially when you consider how emotional, complex, and life-changing the divorce process can…
Law Terms – The Ultimate Guide – Updated At Nelson Law Group PC, we believe in educating our clients. Over the last few years, we have regularly published several law terms that you should know. What you will find below is all of those terms in one convenient post. The law topics below cover the…
If you are considering having your marriage annulled, you may be surprised to learn that there is a very real chance that the Court will not honor your request. Even if both parties want the annulment, there are specific reasons that must be satisfied before it will be considered. So with that said, what can…
Remember when you were younger, and you and your friends would occasionally need to back up each other’s stories to avoid getting into trouble with your parents? It was all a bunch of harmless fun, but because the possibility existed that mom and dad might get upset, you always made sure the story was straight…
If you own a dog, you likely consider them full-fledged family members. You love them; you see them as one of your children, and you cannot imagine parting with them. The problem is that your spouse feels the same way. So you can imagine the back-and-forth bickering between divorcing spouses who both expect to keep…
If a family law case involves children, the courts will always do what is in the best interest of the child. But what does that mean, exactly? Obviously, everyone wants to think of the kids first, but what factors are taken into consideration? The short answer is that it is a pretty hefty list. Whether…
Not every divorce ends with both parties never wanting to see each other again. But occasionally, it does happen that way. The problem is that when kids are involved, going your separate ways becomes complicated. There is spousal support, custody battles, visitation schedules, and co-parenting. Basically, you need to work together even when your relationship…
Research shows one of the largest contributors to divorce is financial stress and distrust. Sure, there are studies that point to adultery and abuse as key factors in marriage breakdowns, but money touches everything. For some, that may mean one spouse is a known gambler. For others, it is that one spouse is the saver…