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…
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The divorce process is rarely as easy as two people agreeing to part ways. There are many factors that come into play that must be addressed in a way that is just and right to all parties — even in what appears to be an uncontested matter. This ultimately drags the divorce process out, leaving…
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So you are getting divorced. You have found yourself a family lawyer, raised enough funds to financially see the process through from start to finish, asked the right questions, got all your documents together, and prepared yourself mentally for the uncharted road ahead. You are feeling as good as you can possibly feel under the…
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A question our team of family law attorneys gets asked all the time is if legal separation is recognized in Texas. And if so, what is the difference between that and a divorce? While there are some states that do recognize legal separation, Texas, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Mississippi, and Florida do not. In these states,…
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We recently found a quote from an unknown author that says, “Don’t look back. You’re not going that way.” This is excellent advice, as we always want to be looking forward to our future rather than constantly thinking about things from the past that we wish we could have done better but cannot change. With…
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Proper grounds for divorce. There used to be a time when divorce was frowned upon. People just did not do it very often because marriage was seen as it should be seen – a covenant relationship between two people and God. Spouses were not without faults, but they were willing to go to great lengths…
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Common Divorce Tips. Everyone has divorce advice to give these days. Some is useful information, and the people dolling it out — friends, family members, co-workers, and the like — mean well and want the best for you. But you do not want to follow every tip you receive for a variety of reasons that…
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Anyone who has seen their marriage end will tell you that trying to live a happy life after divorce is easier said than done. Even if the divorce was necessary, and you have come to terms with it in some small way, the emotional toll is far more complex. This makes it seem impossible to…
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This time of year is always rough after a divorce. After all, the calendar flipping from September to October means the holidays are almost upon us. This is when families are supposed to come together, and you force a smile as you see other families taking advantage of the extra time together. Yet your family…
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There is not a single person who has not been told to “take the high road” at some point in their life. It could have been a well-intended suggestion from a colleague at work, a close family friend, or even their parents. And, honestly, taking the high road is a classy way to handle most…
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