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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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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When couples are headed for divorce, there is a natural temptation for emotions to take hold and bad decision-making to set in. One spouse may hide money or close joint bank accounts before the marriage is over. Another might date on the side or keep the kids away from their soon-to-be ex. None of these…
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We live in an age where divorce is alarmingly common. After all, 50% of all marriages end in divorce. That is the statistic everyone references, and they are absolutely spot on. As a result, you would think that is all I do in my practice — help people get divorced. Furthermore, it is also easy…
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Useful Blog Posts about Child Support. Child support is a periodic payment made by one parent to benefit a child following the end of a marriage. In a perfect world, the obligated parent simply pays the other to cover necessary expenses for the child, and life goes on. But as we have discussed many times…
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Thank you for voting Nelson Law Group as the Best of Denton County At Nelson Law Group, PC, we are blessed to be the lawyers you turn to when it matters most. We know you have options when it comes to choosing a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer during the more difficult times in your life,…
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Law Terms – The Ultimate Guide – Updated At Nelson Law Group PC, we believe in educating our clients. Over the last few years, we have regularly published several law terms that you should know. What you will find below is all of those terms in one convenient post. The law topics below cover the…
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If you are considering having your marriage annulled, you may be surprised to learn that there is a very real chance that the Court will not honor your request. Even if both parties want the annulment, there are specific reasons that must be satisfied before it will be considered. So with that said, what can…
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