John and Sue are getting divorced after 18 years of marriage. But rather than go through time-consuming, costly, and potentially contentious courtroom battles where they air all their dirty laundry in a public forum, they are exploring peaceful alternatives such as collaborative divorce and mediation. The only problem is that they are unsure how they…
A friend shared recently that his parents are celebrating their 67th wedding anniversary. They met at church in 1953 and were married two years later. Our immediate reaction was to say the standard stuff like “wow,” and “congratulations,” and “good for them!” But then someone finally asked the million-dollar question: “how did they maintain a…
Co-Parenting Inspirational Quotes. It is a rewarding experience to see former spouses come out on the other side of a difficult and life-changing event such as divorce to put their own feelings aside and work together to maintain a positive environment for their children. After all, their marriage may be over, but a new co-parenting…
Successful Co-Parenting. Summer is almost here. That means vacation planning is in full swing for many North Texas families looking to get out of town and spend extra quality time with their kids. That includes newly-divorced couples who cannot wait to create fun memories of their own but now find themselves struggling to be a…
The term child custody (conservatorship is the formal term in Texas) has an aura of permanence about it. After all, the Court wants what is in the child’s best interest, and that includes deciding who has the right to make important legal decisions for the child, what periods of possession make the most sense for…
Spousal support sometimes referred to as maintenance or alimony, is periodic payments that one party in a divorce case pays the other spouse. These payments can be temporary, such as financial assistance only during the divorce proceeding, or permanent, which can continue years after the divorce is finalized. That word “permanent” is misleading, though, as…
Can I Change My Last Name During My Divorce Instead of After? There are many reasons why someone would want to legally change their last name, with perhaps one of the more common instances being after a divorce. But several female clients have asked us recently if it is possible to request a name change…
A common question our team of family law attorneys gets asked all the time is if there is a difference between a divorce and an annulment? After all, both proceedings mark the legal end of a marriage, leading many people to believe they are one and the same. But trust us — there are significant…
When Jane knew she was getting a divorce, she called Nelson Law Group PC to represent her and the kids. She had heard from friends that our team was knowledgeable in all aspects of divorce and child custody laws, and naturally, Jane felt like she hit the jackpot during arguably the most difficult time in…
Child custody may very well be the most sensitive topic in all of family law. After all, you are dealing with children — and I have long said that the child in a divorce case suffers the most. The Court’s job is to ensure every decision made is in the child’s best interest, and sometimes…