“Do we have to go to court; actually, go before a judge or jury and let them decide your case?” If you’re asking yourself this question, you probably don’t have to put the decisions about your life into the hands of the judge or jury. That’s because unless you are embroiled in a dispute where…
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Congratulations if you have worked together with your former spouse to create an agreeable co-parenting relationship. Having that successful co-parenting relationship in place is critical because, at the end of the day, you have to put your own feelings aside and think of your children first. This is especially true when co-parenting during the holidays.…
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If you’ve been injured in an auto accident or have been wronged in some way because of another party’s wrongdoing, your lawyer may have already explained how they can help maximize your claim for damages in a lawsuit. The purpose of damages is to compensate you for what happened and return you to the position…
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At Nelson Law Group PC, we believe in educating our clients. Below is Vol. XVIII of our common family law terms. While not a complete list, what we hope is that some of these words and phrases will become less foreign to you if and when you need us. If you scroll to the bottom,…
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If you and your spouse want to divorce, you are required to have a legitimate reason (grounds) for ending your marriage. Granted, a court would never force two people to stay together when they do not want to be or should not be together. But you must have a logical reason to end your marriage.…
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How do I win a contested child custody case? Imagine being embroiled in a contested child custody case. You feel like you are a loving parent who can give your children everything they need and more, but you also know you don’t have total control over how the case will unfold. Not knowing is driving…
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Marriage isn’t easy, even for the people you think have everything figured out. Personally, I think anyone who is in a marriage that has any substance has days where they’re like, “Man, I want out of this!” But they really don’t. They know that despite the rocky times, they prefer to work things out together.…
Read article5 benefits of co-parenting after divorce In the days and weeks following a divorce, it may be difficult for some moms and dads to imagine the benefits of co-parenting. After all, they’re likely both filled with so much anxiety and resentment that they’re barely making eye contact with each other, let alone talking. On top…
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Appeal – Defined. You hear all the time that a judge’s ruling is final. While this is true, you may have the ability to challenge that decision – especially if it didn’t go in your favor – and possibly have it overturned. This is called an appeal. An appeal is a formal process that allows…
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Here’s who you should really be talking to if you’re thinking about divorce. There are many people out there who get so committed to the idea of divorce once the thought enters their mind that human nature takes over and they stay true to that solution simply to stick to their guns. Their perspective on reality…
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