Plaintiff vs. Defendant – Defined This may seem like a rudimentary discussion for many of you, but there are plenty of our readers who do not know what the difference is between the terms plaintiff and defendant – and we are here to remedy that. After all, if you find… read more →
Despite The Horror Stories, Not Paying Child Support Will Catch Up To You A good friend of our law firm came across a sobering social media post last week. It was written by a friend of his who went through a nasty divorce a few years ago, and without sharing… read more →
Parties in a divorce case who are ordered by a court to make child support payments to their former spouse almost always see it as a never-ending obligation that’s, quite honestly, the worst thing they could ever be forced to do. In their eyes, it’s like their ex won the… read more →
Being the legal parent of a child does not mean your parental rights are absolute. In other words, if it comes down to your rights and what is in the best interests of the minor – especially if you’re not performing your duties as a parent – a judge will… read more →
Nelson Law Roundup: 5 useful blog posts about hiring a lawyer Do I need a lawyer? If you are asking yourself this question, then the answer is almost certainly a resounding yes. Even if your case seems simple, small errors can cost you lots of money – so having the… read more →
5 Easy Ways To Avoid Being Sued – The thought of being sued over even the smallest of disputes can make anyone nervous about what could happen next. This is especially true if it’s for something that you weren’t aware you did wrong, a situation that wasn’t meant to get out… read more →
When you have a legal question, it is extremely important that you have an attorney by your side who has the legal and practical experience to answer it. At Nelson Law Group PC, we believe in educating our clients, which is why we added a weekly blog to break down even… read more →
Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce: What’s the difference? When it comes to divorce proceedings, it seems as though separating spouses are always fighting over something. The arguments could center on everything from who should have custody of the children and who gets the house to which of them should be awarded… read more →
Summons vs. Subpoena – What’s the Difference? The terms summons and subpoena are referenced extensively in the legal world, so much that even if you’ve never been issued one before, you’ve likely still heard them mentioned countless times in movies or on television shows. With that said, most people tend… read more →
Marital Misconduct – More Than Just Adultery When most people think of marital misconduct, they immediately think about adultery. And who could blame them? Adultery is one of the more cited reasons for divorce in the United States, and when it happens to you, it creates such a devastating feeling… read more →