Helpful divorce blogs. There is a misconception that lawyers only help families navigate divorce from a legal aspect. This includes getting the proper paperwork pulled together, arranging mediation and court appearances, documenting evidence, helping set terms for child custody and child support, etc. But as we all know with divorce, there are real people involved…
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Now that your divorce is official, the last thing you probably thought about was how you were going to survive your recent divorce during the holidays. We can’t blame you if it wasn’t top of mind, but here we are. Halloween is right around the corner, followed by Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, and New Year’s.…
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We hear the term divorce decree a lot when talking about divorce. But not everyone knows what it means. Is it simply a judge declaring, “Okay, you’re divorced,” or is it an actual document? And if it is an actual document, how is it different from every other piece of paper included in the divorce…
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You’re getting a divorce, and because you have children, you know you will be ordered to pay child support. By now, you may even know exactly how much you will have to pay because the Court has carefully calculated everything. But one question remains, and it’s something we hear a lot: How long do I…
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Child support is a legal obligation where a noncustodial divorced parent makes regular payments to their former spouse to support their minor child. These child support payments often go toward things like clothing, food, shelter, etc., and the parent who receives these monies really comes to rely on it as part of their income. The…
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Divorce Lawyer and Mediator. If you’re going through a divorce, you’re going to need to hire a divorce lawyer to walk you through the process and ensure the best possible outcome. Depending on your case’s particulars, you may also require help from a qualified mediator so that everything goes as smoothly as possible. But wait…
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While no one likes to think about a time when they are no longer around, estate planning is one of the most important things you can do for your family. At Nelson Law Group PC, we help you plan while contemplating and protecting your family’s needs. We also believe in educating our clients, which is…
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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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Most people don’t think about hiring a family law firm until they have to. Obviously, you want to pick the right lawyer for your situation, but what about the team around them? More often than not, it takes a team working in your corner — whether it be on the front lines or behind the…
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Modify child support. Many parents might think that once their divorce is finalized, and a child support agreement has been handed down by a judge, nothing can be or should be changed. One parent is obligated to pay child support according to the original terms and duration, right? Well, not necessarily. Life is fluid. And…
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