6 tips for a successful co-parenting relationship Divorcing spouses who have children together often forget that when their marriage ends, a new co-parenting relationship with that former spouse begins – and they’ll need to work harder at this new relationship for the benefit of the children. Having a successful co-parenting relationship is critical because, at…
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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 yourself in a court case,…
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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 too many details of that…
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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 war, and now they’ll always…
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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 rule in favor of the…
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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 right representation in place is…
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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 of hand, or worse, something…
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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 the most complex and intimidating…
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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 to assume they are interchangeable.…
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Nelson Law Roundup: 4 useful blog posts about parenting Of all the blog topics we have posted over the years, from divorce to property division, child support, and everything in between, some of our most shared and popular articles are the ones we’ve written about parenting. And why? Well, for starters, parenting – and the…
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