When you decide to get a divorce, the first legal step you should take is to hire a divorce lawyer. This is not to suggest that it is impossible to successfully represent yourself in Court. People do it all the time. But the odds that you might unintentionally place yourself at a disadvantage and find…
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There is so much to think about when going through a divorce. And for many people, their credit score is not one of them. Instead, they are hiring attorneys, worrying about their kids, trying to find new living arrangements, and learning as much as possible about a complicated legal process. More often than not, they…
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No one wants to admit their marriage is over. But here you are, in a relationship that feels like it has been stuck in neutral for long enough. And you cannot help but wonder if now is the time to call it quits. But are you really ready for divorce? For many people, that can…
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Our team of attorneys always discusses the importance of working with and talking to a knowledgeable and compassionate family law attorney as you navigate the divorce process. And for the most part, divorcing spouses recognize the importance of having a professional like this in your corner. But have you also considered going to therapy and…
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For many people, divorce is such a chaotic event in their lives that it can feel like there is no hope for them to ever gain control of the situation. They will simply head in with the intention of leaning heavily on their family law attorney and hoping for the best. While we certainly empathize,…
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Positive and open communication is crucial if you and your former spouse want a respectful and productive co-parenting relationship after divorce. Some of those conversations could be in person or over the phone as you attempt to manage your kids’ schedules, improve decision-making, track expenses, and just be better parents. But in this day and…
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While sitting in a team meeting recently, one of our attorneys glanced up at their law license on the wall and noticed the words “Attorney and Counselor at Law” staring back at them. The “counselor” aspect has always been a trademark of our client-focused approach at Nelson Law Group, PC, though many people new to…
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Family law mediation is an effective way for you and your spouse to divorce amicably and avoid litigation. In fact, clients we work with realize quickly that avoiding a costly and time-consuming trial and the emotions that come from that process is realistic and well within their control — provided that each of you has…
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In Texas, all divorce decrees, modification orders, or suits affecting the parent-child relationship contain a possession order, which sets forth when the parties are to have possession of the child. Most Texas orders also include a provision that usually reads as follows: “IT IS ORDERED that the conservators shall have possession of the child at…
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Many recently divorced people genuinely believe they are woefully unprepared for whatever happens next. And who can blame them? Divorce is a significant, life-changing event, and once the dust has settled on the legal side of things, there are still concerns over everything from how they will “make it” financially to how they will handle…
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