An emancipated minor is a term used to describe a child who is no longer under the care and control of their parent or guardian in the eyes of the law. They have been granted adult responsibilities through a court process where they must meet certain requirements — even though they are not “of age.”…
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Many people admit to feeling powerless when it comes to divorce. In their eyes, the legal process is impossible to navigate, and it only makes matters worse that their spouse appears to be the one with all the control. On top of that, the poor kids are stuck in the middle, and the thought of…
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When you or a loved one are facing a legal problem for the first time, it is only natural to seek out resources that might shed light on the law, prepare you for the road ahead, and perhaps guide you toward the best possible outcome. With that goal in mind, it is important to know…
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Reasons People Get Divorced. The New York Times was bold enough to estimate that 2.6 million weddings would take place before the end of 2022. After all, marriage is a beautiful institution, and millions of couples cannot wait to walk down that aisle and start their new lives together. The reality, however, is that 50%…
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As we end one year and turn the page to the fresh start that comes with 2023, our team at Nelson Law Group, PC, has compiled 10 helpful divorce and parenting blogs from our library of article posts that will undoubtedly prepare you for the road ahead. The bottom line is that we are invested…
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One of the many realities of getting a divorce is knowing that you will eventually have to tell your children. After all, ending your marriage is a life-altering and emotionally challenging event for the entire family – especially your kids, who are often confused, scared, and possibly blaming themselves. But does having this conversation get…
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Over the past 15 years, Mike has become known around town as a good, honest, reliable, and reasonably priced residential painter. In fact, there are not many homes in his immediate area that he has not touched up, and his Google reviews have been going through the roof. That is why it was so shocking…
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The Texas Supreme Court defines contempt as “disobedience to or disrespect of a court by acting in opposition to its authority.” Basically, you did something inside or outside of a courtroom to disobey or disrespect a judge and obstruct the proper administration of justice. So what is the best way to avoid being held in…
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When Frank and Sue decided to get a divorce last month, they each hired an attorney and filed their paperwork as fast as they could. In their mind, that was the quickest way to get the ball rolling and ensure that each of them could go their separate ways sooner rather than later. While Frank…
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Seven years ago, we wrote a short but popular post on the demands of being a parent. Specifically, we dove into the conflict that continues to linger over which parenting style is the best to have with your children: helicopter parenting or free-range parenting. Naturally, everyone has a different opinion on this topic. Some parents…
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