Your divorce was likely an emotionally draining event filled with stress over the relationship ending, feelings of betrayal, arduous custody battles, disputes over property division, financial concerns, etc. All of it can stop you dead in your tracks, and once it is over, you are suddenly staring down an unknown path you never imagined having…
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As a fellow family law attorney who skillfully and compassionately helps countless clients each year with their divorce strategies, we do not have to remind you that mediation is a great way to help opposing parties reach a quiet, efficient, and amicable resolution to their cases. In fact, many Courts increasingly require divorce mediation before…
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When you decide to end your marriage, it is natural to be curious about where to start with your divorce case. After all, no two divorces are the same, and there are so many variables to consider that most people feel they are drinking from a gushing firehose. We cannot blame you — divorce can…
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When it comes to marriage, many of us automatically choose the traditional process of getting down on one knee to pop the question, applying for a marriage license, picking a venue, participating in an actual ceremony, and enjoying the countless blessings that fall in between. But for every handful of couples who choose this ceremonial…
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Just when you thought you survived your first holiday season after divorce, you do a quick double-take and realize Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Granted, Valentine’s Day is not a recognized holiday like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, and New Year’s. It is also just one day compared to the others. But it is…
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You finalized your divorce almost 10 years ago. Your son was 7 at the time, and the divorce decree required you to make regular monthly child support payments to your former spouse. You have happily done so for all these years, but now that your son is 17 and about to graduate high school, another…
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Your marriage does not have to end in divorce. Sure, that may be the direction you and your spouse are headed right now, especially after years of mounting and seemingly irreparable issues, poor decisions, and constant bickering. At times, it can feel like there is no hope to reduce conflict with your spouse and possibly…
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It has been six months since you and your former spouse divorced, and though you are committed to being a parent first, you have opened yourself up emotionally to the idea of dating again. You meet a few nice people in social settings, and as the next few months go by, you develop your first…
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As we begin turning the page to 2024, our team at Nelson Law Group has compiled 16 helpful divorce and co-parenting articles from our library of blog posts that will undoubtedly prepare you for the road ahead. Beyond the legal nature of divorce, these posts provide guidance on a more human level. We are invested…
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You finalized your divorce six months ago, and you cannot help but feel like the whole experience strained your relationship with your child. Sure, the divorce was tough on everyone, and there is still much to figure out as you and your former spouse move forward with a new co-parenting relationship. But your family law…
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