Just hearing the word “divorce” evokes stress, anxiety, and heaviness — even for the happiest of couples who have no intention of ending their marriage. So imagine what it does to people who are getting divorced. Just when you think you’ve got it all together, your life unravels. You are far from being emotionally or…
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If you’re recently divorced and find yourself trying to navigate the co-parenting waters with your former spouse, it can be difficult to know if you’re doing it right. Even people who claim to be on the same page still struggle to manage schedules, improve their decision-making, track expenses, improve their organization skills, and just be…
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Your spouse wants a divorce. Now what? That’s the million-dollar question for almost everyone facing divorce for the first time. Sure, they may have seen it coming for the last few months — and maybe, a growing part of them realizes that it’s probably for the best. But regardless of whether they saw it coming…
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A few months ago, we wrote a blog post that shared a few ways to avoid financial stress in your marriage. But what about your money situation after a divorce? It is usually after a divorce when things get really tight, as you have suddenly gone from two incomes to one — or NONE. That…
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The reason I became a family law attorney was to help people and provide value. It is a rewarding experience when you can step into a difficult situation and walk a family through it, answer their questions, be the voice of reason, and achieve for them the best possible outcome. And I’m not the only…
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You’ve lived by the credo that you and your family’s business is exactly that — your business. No one needs to know every detail of what is going on in your world. But when you’re getting a divorce, it’s only a matter of time before rumors spread, and people start asking questions. So, you may…
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Avoid Posting On Social Media. Whether it is Facebook or another popular platform, social media is a great place to share what is going on in your world. It is also a great place to catch up with friends and family, connect with your favorite businesses, and, when time allows, lose yourself in something other…
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Won’t Sign The Divorce Papers. You finally took the plunge and sent your spouse those long-awaited divorce papers. All you need them to do is sign it — except that they won’t. No matter what you say or how much you push them, they’re not budging. And now you’re worried that neither of you will…
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Getting Divorced. Now that you have decided to get a divorce, perhaps the biggest question that’s been lingering in your mind is how you’re going to tell your children. After all, not only is ending your marriage a life-altering and emotionally challenging event for you and your spouse, but it will ultimately change your kids’…
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A divorce is a significant, life-changing event. If you’ve decided to take that next step, it’s important to have a general knowledge of some of the divorce terms you’re likely to hear along the way. At Nelson Law Group PC, we believe in educating our clients, which is why we’ve compiled this list of common…
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