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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 many people think payments last forever — even after they get remarried. The truth is that even permanent spousal support — including the amount and duration — is generally limited. And unless agreed to by both spouses, these payments will not continue if the spouse

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 as their divorce is being finalized. The answer is yes. Rather than wait to go back to your maiden name, you can have your name change included in the divorce decree. A name change is not automatic, however. You must request it in your divorce

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 differences. Below is a brief overview of divorce and annulment and the differences between the two: What is a divorce? A divorce is defined as the legal dissolution of legal or common-law marriage by a Court of law. You and your spouse are saying that

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 her life. But despite her relief, one question kept popping up that she admittedly felt silly asking: “Can my family law attorney represent both me and my spouse in divorce?” In our world, no question is a silly question — especially when it comes from

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 guardian ad litem can help. A guardian ad litem is legally appointed to represent a child or incapacitated person — known as the “ward.” They are not directly tied to the case but are tasked with performing a variety of duties necessary to determine a