What is the Difference Between Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements?
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…
Revisiting the ‘Disney Land Parent’ Conversation and How to Avoid Being One
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…
7 Ways Divorce Anger Impacts the Outcome of Your Case
Divorce is a significant, life-changing event. Depending on the events that led to the breakdown of your relationship, you may be overcome by divorce anger and feelings of betrayal, hate, depression, and even remorse over your role in everything — even if what happened really is not your fault. While…
Nelson Law Roundup: 6 Useful Blog Posts on Mediation and Amicable Divorces
Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to go through a costly, time-consuming, and nasty court process to get divorced. In fact, clients we work with realize quickly that an amicable divorce is both realistic and well within their control — provided that both spouses have the same goals.…
4 Signs You Are Ready to Forgive Your Spouse
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…
Emancipated Minor Pros and Cons
An emancipated minor is a term used to describe a child who is no longer under the care and control of their parent or guardian in the eyes of the law. They have been granted adult responsibilities through a court process where they must meet certain requirements — even though…
8 Ways To Gain Control Of Divorce
Many people admit to feeling powerless when it comes to divorce. In their eyes, the legal process is impossible to navigate, and it only makes matters worse that their spouse appears to be the one with all the control. On top of that, the poor kids are stuck in the…
Family Law: Is it Better to Settle Out of Court or Go to Court?
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…
Is There a Difference Between Legal Information and Legal Advice?
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,…
6 Common Reasons People Get Divorced
Reasons People Get Divorced. The New York Times was bold enough to estimate that 2.6 million weddings would take place before the end of 2022. After all, marriage is a beautiful institution, and millions of couples cannot wait to walk down that aisle and start their new lives together. The…