Parties in a divorce case who are ordered by a court to make child support payments to their former spouse almost always see it as a never-ending obligation that’s, quite honestly, the worst thing they could ever be forced to do. In their eyes, it’s like their ex won the war, and now they’ll always…
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Being the legal parent of a child does not mean your parental rights are absolute. In other words, if it comes down to your rights and what is in the best interests of the minor – especially if you’re not performing your duties as a parent – a judge will rule in favor of the…
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Nelson Law Roundup: 7 useful blog posts about breach of contract and civil litigation Civil Litigation is the broad category of cases that involve disputes between two or more parties that arise because a party believes they have experienced some form of injustice or have been injured as a result of the other party’s negligence.…
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Nelson Law Roundup: 5 useful blog posts about hiring a lawyer Do I need a lawyer? If you are asking yourself this question, then the answer is almost certainly a resounding yes. Even if your case seems simple, small errors can cost you lots of money – so having the right representation in place is…
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Nelson Law Roundup: 4 useful blog posts about personal injury – Most of the blog posts we publish at Nelson Law Group, PC cover a variety of family law topics. But we are also experienced personal injury lawyers who are always here to explain your rights and defend you when it matters most. Why is having…
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5 Easy Ways To Avoid Being Sued – The thought of being sued over even the smallest of disputes can make anyone nervous about what could happen next. This is especially true if it’s for something that you weren’t aware you did wrong, a situation that wasn’t meant to get out of hand, or worse, something…
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When you have a legal question, it is extremely important that you have an attorney by your side who has the legal and practical experience to answer it. At Nelson Law Group PC, we believe in educating our clients, which is why we added a weekly blog to break down even the most complex and intimidating…
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Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce: What’s the difference? When it comes to divorce proceedings, it seems as though separating spouses are always fighting over something. The arguments could center on everything from who should have custody of the children and who gets the house to which of them should be awarded a priceless painting that both…
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Summons vs. Subpoena – What’s the Difference? The terms summons and subpoena are referenced extensively in the legal world, so much that even if you’ve never been issued one before, you’ve likely still heard them mentioned countless times in movies or on television shows. With that said, most people tend to assume they are interchangeable.…
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Marital Misconduct – More Than Just Adultery When most people think of marital misconduct, they immediately think about adultery. And who could blame them? Adultery is one of the more cited reasons for divorce in the United States, and when it happens to you, it creates such a devastating feeling of betrayal that it’s difficult…
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