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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Co-parenting is the relationship between divorcing spouses who must now share the responsibility of caring for their children while also working together to make their kids’ lives with each parent as normal as possible. To accomplish this, both parties must strive to be positive in their thoughts and actions. This includes putting aside any differences…
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Nelson Law Roundup: 9 Useful blog posts about Having a Successful Marriage You would think that because we are divorce attorneys, we are more concerned with helping people get divorced rather than promoting a successful marriage. But that is not true. While not every relationship can or should be saved, we believe that marriage is…
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According to a 2022 survey by The Harris Poll, 15% of Americans who have been married or are engaged reported signing a prenuptial agreement. While that percentage represents a minority of relationships, the real news is that 13 years ago, it was only 3%. The study also said four in 10 U.S. adults support using…
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Many parents hear the term “Disney Land Parent” and associate it with endless fun and a lifetime of memories. And you cannot blame them; after all, any parent would love for their child to see them as the fun parent. Unfortunately, too much boundary-less fun is not always the best thing to do — especially…
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The overwhelming anger, heartbreak, and resentment from your spouse’s betrayal used to be as raw as a freshly-skinned knee. And yet, you now find yourself softening on the idea that your marriage could survive. But for that to happen, you know a lot of things have to fall into place — including your ability to…
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If you are a party in a family law case, there are generally two ways to approach the matter: settle out of court or go to court. But many people might wonder if one option is better than the other. After all, a well-negotiated settlement – child custody or property division, for example — could…
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When you or a loved one are facing a legal problem for the first time, it is only natural to seek out resources that might shed light on the law, prepare you for the road ahead, and perhaps guide you toward the best possible outcome. With that goal in mind, it is important to know…
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