Being the victim of an automobile accident can be a traumatic and frustrating experience. But watching the person who caused the accident flee the scene without checking on you, working with the police, and providing any information about themselves can leave you feeling frustrated, angry, and completely helpless. Hit-and-run accidents do not occur often, but…
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The term child custody (conservatorship is the formal term in Texas) has an aura of permanence about it. After all, the Court wants what is in the child’s best interest, and that includes deciding who has the right to make important legal decisions for the child, what periods of possession make the most sense for…
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Spousal support sometimes referred to as maintenance or alimony, is periodic payments that one party in a divorce case pays the other spouse. These payments can be temporary, such as financial assistance only during the divorce proceeding, or permanent, which can continue years after the divorce is finalized. That word “permanent” is misleading, though, as…
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Can I Change My Last Name During My Divorce Instead of After? There are many reasons why someone would want to legally change their last name, with perhaps one of the more common instances being after a divorce. But several female clients have asked us recently if it is possible to request a name change…
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A common question our team of family law attorneys gets asked all the time is if there is a difference between a divorce and an annulment? After all, both proceedings mark the legal end of a marriage, leading many people to believe they are one and the same. But trust us — there are significant…
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When Jane knew she was getting a divorce, she called Nelson Law Group PC to represent her and the kids. She had heard from friends that our team was knowledgeable in all aspects of divorce and child custody laws, and naturally, Jane felt like she hit the jackpot during arguably the most difficult time in…
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Emotions can run pretty high in family law cases. This is especially true when a party is incapable of representing or looking after themselves during the proceedings, and decisions are being made about their future. Naturally, the Court’s job is to ensure that person always has someone looking after them, and this is where a…
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Child custody may very well be the most sensitive topic in all of family law. After all, you are dealing with children — and I have long said that the child in a divorce case suffers the most. The Court’s job is to ensure every decision made is in the child’s best interest, and sometimes…
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We caution existing and prospective clients all the time about the dangers of neglecting their estate planning strategies altogether. Simply put, everyone needs to have a plan in place for the day they die or become incapacitated, and getting it done sooner rather than later is always best. But what about those who do have…
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The divorce process is rarely as easy as two people agreeing to part ways. There are many factors that come into play that must be addressed in a way that is just and right to all parties — even in what appears to be an uncontested matter. This ultimately drags the divorce process out, leaving…
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