Why You Don’t Want A Divorce. Many clients come into our office with their minds made up that they are going to get a divorce. You would think that because we are divorce attorneys, we would be eager to help them start that process — but that could not be further from the truth. One…
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3 Standards of Proof You Should Know – Regardless of what legal case you are involved in, it is the obligation of one or both parties to produce enough evidence to prove their case. But it’s important to note that the standards of proof — the amount of proof you must have — differs ever so…
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It has been widely stated for years that almost 50% of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. But while a divorce is common, couples whose relationships are on the rocks typically don’t end them during the holidays. Believe it or not, January has long been dubbed Divorce Month. And if couples aren’t…
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How do I win my lawsuit? Regardless of whether you’re the plaintiff or defendant in a lawsuit, the goal is to come out of the proceedings with the best outcome for your situation. Naturally, the best outcome is — you guessed it — to win the lawsuit. But even if you are in the right,…
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“Do we have to go to court; actually, go before a judge or jury and let them decide your case?” If you’re asking yourself this question, you probably don’t have to put the decisions about your life into the hands of the judge or jury. That’s because unless you are embroiled in a dispute where…
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Congratulations if you have worked together with your former spouse to create an agreeable co-parenting relationship. Having that successful co-parenting relationship in place is critical because, at the end of the day, you have to put your own feelings aside and think of your children first. This is especially true when co-parenting during the holidays.…
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If you’ve been injured in an auto accident or have been wronged in some way because of another party’s wrongdoing, your lawyer may have already explained how they can help maximize your claim for damages in a lawsuit. The purpose of damages is to compensate you for what happened and return you to the position…
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At Nelson Law Group PC, we believe in educating our clients. Below is Vol. XVIII of our common family law terms. While not a complete list, what we hope is that some of these words and phrases will become less foreign to you if and when you need us. If you scroll to the bottom,…
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If you and your spouse want to divorce, you are required to have a legitimate reason (grounds) for ending your marriage. Granted, a court would never force two people to stay together when they do not want to be or should not be together. But you must have a logical reason to end your marriage.…
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How do I win a contested child custody case? Imagine being embroiled in a contested child custody case. You feel like you are a loving parent who can give your children everything they need and more, but you also know you don’t have total control over how the case will unfold. Not knowing is driving…
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