Family Rights and Duties, For Better Or for Worse … For better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, till death do us part. Those are powerful wedding vows, aren’t they? If you are thinking about getting married, remember that marriage is not only a sacred institution – it is a…
Read articleWhat is a premarital agreement? – I’m skipping ahead a little bit here, but since my family law blogs over the past month and a half or so have focused on marriage and everything that it entails – the various types, who can, who cannot, legal issues, et cetera – I thought this would be…
Read articleMeretricious Relationships – Complex and Damaging – Just reading “meretricious” is complex, don’t ya think? The easiest way to explain this type of relationship – is that it is an “un-marriage.” A relationship is deemed meretricious when two people are living together but have absolutely no intention of getting married – formally or informally. Unlike…
Read articleAre You Truly Common-Law Married? Despite what you may think you know about common-law marriage, it is not as informal as it sounds. The state of Texas is as specific as it can be with its laws regarding informal marriage for the simple reason that – God love em – there are people who believe…
Read articleFinal thoughts on the All-Important Marriage License – The term “marriage license” was thrown around quite often in the previous two blogs, so I thought it would be a good idea to do a separate and shorter entry on it – just so we make sure not to leave anything out. After all, nothing I…
Read articleSo you are young — very young — and in love. And you want to get married. Depending on your family situation, this could either be music to your parent’s ears or the sort of news that prompts the famous mom and dad line, “Over my dead body!” From a legal advice perspective, I urge…
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Despite the booming divorce rates in our country, almost half of the individuals getting divorced have absolutely no idea what their next step should be. For this purpose, Nelson Law Group PC has created a blog series called “New to Divorce”. This series will consist of three blogs that will focus on the fundamental and…
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New To Divorce – Questions Regarding Costs That Must Be Answered ASAP – For some people, going through a divorce is one of the most intimidating experiences. It is quite understandable when a person’s whole life has been turned upside down. Most of the people going through such a time are unable to keep a…
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New To Divorce – Pros and Cons of Filling for A Divorce Yourself – If you happen to be a follower of celebrity news, the DIY or Do It Yourself divorce is getting a lot of attention lately. The news of Charles Saatchi representing himself in court when he filled for a divorce from Nigella…
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What is Conservatorship Under Texas Law? When you file for divorce, you enter strange and unfamiliar territory, and often this means learning a completely new language. You might have heard the term conservator bandied about in court, by your lawyer, or by friends who have previously gotten divorced. Now that you’re facing divorce yourself, though,…
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