When parents decide to divorce, and conversations about who gets the kids intensify, many people assume mothers automatically have the upper hand. After all, Mom usually ends up with the kids, right? Meanwhile, Dad can get every other weekend—if he is lucky. We will not go so far as to say this perception is a…
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When you and your former partner divorced or resolved your suit establishing parentage rights early last year and amicably agreed to your current child custody arrangements, you assumed that everything that happened next for you as parents and your children would be relatively smooth sailing. And for the most part, it has been. However, you…
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As family lawyers, we understand that co-parenting can be challenging. This is especially true during the holidays, when you would rather focus on creating beautiful memories for yourself and your children than dealing with unexpected stress and conflict. You are right—this time of year should be joyful and filled with togetherness. And it absolutely can…
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When your child needs help, you are used to stepping in any time you want and having access to their medical, financial, or academic records. After all, you love your child; your job is to be there for them and make critical decisions on their behalf. No one would dream of standing in the way…
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It is natural to assume divorce is in the family law category by itself. After all, it is a family lawyer’s job to help spouses legally separate from each other, and with 50% of all marriages ending in divorce, it is safe to assume lawyers like us do not have time to handle any cases…
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As we begin turning the page to 2024, our team at Nelson Law Group has compiled 16 helpful divorce and co-parenting articles from our library of blog posts that will undoubtedly prepare you for the road ahead. Beyond the legal nature of divorce, these posts provide guidance on a more human level. We are invested…
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You finalized your divorce six months ago, and you cannot help but feel like the whole experience strained your relationship with your child. Sure, the divorce was tough on everyone, and there is still much to figure out as you and your former spouse move forward with a new co-parenting relationship. But your family law…
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Thanksgiving is a few weeks away, but it is never too early for a reminder that this is a joyous season when we have time to slow down, take stock of the blessings we have personally and professionally, and extend our heartfelt thanks to those who make a difference in our lives. More often than…
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Positive and open communication is crucial if you and your former spouse want a respectful and productive co-parenting relationship after divorce. Some of those conversations could be in person or over the phone as you attempt to manage your kids’ schedules, improve decision-making, track expenses, and just be better parents. But in this day and…
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Co-parenting is the relationship between divorcing spouses who must now share the responsibility of caring for their children while also working together to make their kids’ lives with each parent as normal as possible. To accomplish this, both parties must strive to be positive in their thoughts and actions. This includes putting aside any differences…
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