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…
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When couples are headed for divorce, there is a natural temptation for emotions to take hold and bad decision-making to set in. One spouse may hide money or close joint bank accounts before the marriage is over. Another might date on the side or keep the kids away from their soon-to-be ex. None of these…
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We recently found a quote from an unknown author that says, “Don’t look back. You’re not going that way.” This is excellent advice, as we always want to be looking forward to our future rather than constantly thinking about things from the past that we wish we could have done better but cannot change. With…
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Many people are concerned when they hire a lawyer for the first time that they will somehow give up their right to privacy. They think the information they divulge, conversations they engage in, intimate details they share, and anything else they say could be used against them later. Fortunately, a law known as attorney-client privilege…
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Proper grounds for divorce. There used to be a time when divorce was frowned upon. People just did not do it very often because marriage was seen as it should be seen – a covenant relationship between two people and God. Spouses were not without faults, but they were willing to go to great lengths…
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Common Divorce Tips. Everyone has divorce advice to give these days. Some is useful information, and the people dolling it out — friends, family members, co-workers, and the like — mean well and want the best for you. But you do not want to follow every tip you receive for a variety of reasons that…
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Anyone who has seen their marriage end will tell you that trying to live a happy life after divorce is easier said than done. Even if the divorce was necessary, and you have come to terms with it in some small way, the emotional toll is far more complex. This makes it seem impossible to…
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This time of year is always rough after a divorce. After all, the calendar flipping from September to October means the holidays are almost upon us. This is when families are supposed to come together, and you force a smile as you see other families taking advantage of the extra time together. Yet your family…
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There is not a single person who has not been told to “take the high road” at some point in their life. It could have been a well-intended suggestion from a colleague at work, a close family friend, or even their parents. And, honestly, taking the high road is a classy way to handle most…
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Thank you for voting Nelson Law Group as the Best of Denton County At Nelson Law Group, PC, we are blessed to be the lawyers you turn to when it matters most. We know you have options when it comes to choosing a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer during the more difficult times in your life,…
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