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Am I Too Young for Estate Planning?

May 10, 2023 by Brett Nelson

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A common misconception we hear in consultations with existing and prospective clients is that a person can be too young for estate planning. They are legitimately under the impression that people in their 20s and early 30s are not yet at the point in their lives when wills, trusts, powers…

10 Inspirational Quotes About Estate Planning

May 3, 2023 by Brett Nelson

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Estate planning is one of the most important things you can do for your family — now and for years down the road. The problem is that no one likes to think about the day they are going to pass away. As a result, people put the conversation off until…

6 Things To Look Forward To If You Are Recently Divorced

April 26, 2023 by Brett Nelson

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Many recently divorced people genuinely believe they are woefully unprepared for whatever happens next. And who can blame them? Divorce is a significant, life-changing event, and once the dust has settled on the legal side of things, there are still concerns over everything from how they will “make it” financially…

What If Co-Parenting Does Not Work?

April 19, 2023 by Brett Nelson

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Co-parenting is the relationship between divorcing spouses who must now share the responsibility of caring for their children while also working together to make their kids’ lives with each parent as normal as possible. To accomplish this, both parties must strive to be positive in their thoughts and actions. This…

How to Report Family Violence, Child Abuse, and Neglect

April 5, 2023 by Brett Nelson

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As family law attorneys, we wish every child, spouse, sibling, and relative could have access to a loving, safe, stable, and blessed home. Sadly, the threat of family violence, child abuse, and neglect is an ever-present and, at times, silent danger. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, police…

15 Inspirational Quotes On Divorce

March 29, 2023 by Brett Nelson

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Just because your marriage has ended does not mean there is not a light at the end of the tunnel. As family law attorneys, it is a rewarding experience to see many of our clients come out on the other side of a difficult divorce feeling confident that they can…

Preparing for Divorce? Align Yourself with These 3 Professionals

March 15, 2023 by Brett Nelson

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Going through a divorce is never easy, and the odds are high that you will feel extremely overwhelmed as you try to make sense of the best way to move forward, both legally and emotionally. But one thing you should never feel is alone. This short blog highlights a few…

What is the Difference Between Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements?

March 8, 2023 by Brett Nelson

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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

March 1, 2023 by Brett Nelson

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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

February 22, 2023 by Brett Nelson

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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…

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