Seven years ago, we wrote a short but popular post on the demands of being a parent. Specifically, we dove into the conflict that continues to linger over which parenting style is the best to have with your children: helicopter parenting or free-range parenting. Naturally, everyone has a different opinion on this topic. Some parents…
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Nelson Law Group, PC is honored and humbled to announce that we have been recognized as a Top 3 finalist for this year’s Best of Denton County awards. And now, we are respectfully asking for your help once again to push us over the top. The voting stage for Best of Denton County started July…
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We write about divorce so much that it is nice to switch gears and discuss marriage and everything it entails. At the top of that list is the all-important marriage license. But what is a marriage license, and how can we get one? A marriage license is a legal document issued by a state authority…
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As devoted and loving parents, none of us wants any harm to befall our children. They should be able to live life carefree, happy, and with boundless energy. And, naturally, we want to be there to experience every moment. Sadly, life is not near as safe as we would like, and personal injury accidents happen…
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John and Kari are getting divorced, and one of the many questions they have is if Texas is a community property state and what that means for them. After all, they have been married for 26 years and accumulated a lot of property and assets. Neither wants to waste time-fighting over any of it, though…
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We all face situations in life where we ask ourselves, “Is it time to hire a lawyer?” Perhaps it was a car accident, and you are worried about protecting your rights as the victim. It could be that your spouse of 15 years has filed for divorce, and you are unsure what to do next.…
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You have been served divorce papers. Now what? The first thing to realize is that you are not alone. Divorce decisions are seldom mutual. Many are initiated by one spouse, and the spouse being served is either aware the papers will come at some point or is completely caught off guard. Regardless, knowing your marriage…
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John and Sue are getting divorced after 18 years of marriage. But rather than go through time-consuming, costly, and potentially contentious courtroom battles where they air all their dirty laundry in a public forum, they are exploring peaceful alternatives such as collaborative divorce and mediation. The only problem is that they are unsure how they…
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A friend shared recently that his parents are celebrating their 67th wedding anniversary. They met at church in 1953 and were married two years later. Our immediate reaction was to say the standard stuff like “wow,” and “congratulations,” and “good for them!” But then someone finally asked the million-dollar question: “how did they maintain a…
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Co-Parenting Inspirational Quotes. It is a rewarding experience to see former spouses come out on the other side of a difficult and life-changing event such as divorce to put their own feelings aside and work together to maintain a positive environment for their children. After all, their marriage may be over, but a new co-parenting…
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