6 Estate Planning Tips for Newlyweds
Brian and Jennifer could not be happier about their recent wedding. After months and months of meticulous planning and constant daydreaming about their special day and the moment they each would say “I do,” they can finally call themselves Mr. and Mrs. and look forward to a bright future together.…
Common Personal Injury Terms You Need to Know
Even though personal injury cases are common, not everybody knows what to do when thrust into that situation. If they are the victim, they are understandably focused on the immediate physical pain and the impact those injuries will have on their ability to work, care for their children, and handle…
What Is a Divorce Deposition?
So you are getting divorced and have been asked to show up for a deposition with your spouse’s lawyer, your lawyer, and possibly even your spouse. What do you do now? After all, you are not even sure what a deposition is, though you have a pretty good idea that…
Is it Possible to Make My Texas Divorce Record Private?
When in the middle of a divorce, you are likely not thinking about how your private life and everything that happens next will be documented publicly in a Texas divorce record. That means anyone can look at the details of your divorce after the fact. While that may not matter…
How Do I Tell Our Adult Children That We Are Getting a Divorce?
One of the many realities of getting a divorce is knowing that you will eventually have to tell your children. After all, ending your marriage is a life-altering and emotionally challenging event for the entire family – especially your kids, who are often confused, scared, and possibly blaming themselves. But…
What Is the Difference Between an Executor, Administrator, Attorney-in-Fact, and Trustee?
If you and your family are ready to craft an estate planning strategy and have chosen Nelson Law Group, PC to guide you in the right direction, you may encounter a few terms and phrases along the way that you have never heard before. Near the top of that list…
7 Divorce Myths People Think Are True
Divorce Myths. Divorce is such a hot-button topic that it is easy to start believing everything you see and hear on television. A few of those stories could very well be true, but in all likelihood, most if not all of them are completely wrong, overblown, or do not represent…
What Does Breach of Contract Mean?
Over the past 15 years, Mike has become known around town as a good, honest, reliable, and reasonably priced residential painter. In fact, there are not many homes in his immediate area that he has not touched up, and his Google reviews have been going through the roof. That is…
4 Easy Ways to Avoid Being Held in Contempt of Court
The Texas Supreme Court defines contempt as “disobedience to or disrespect of a court by acting in opposition to its authority.” Basically, you did something inside or outside of a courtroom to disobey or disrespect a judge and obstruct the proper administration of justice. So what is the best way…
Want a Healthy Divorce? Consider These 10 Tips
Achieving a healthy divorce that results in a peaceful end to your marriage rather than a bunch of bickering and emotional upheaval is possible. It does not matter how many contentious courtroom divorces you and your family have seen play out on television — trust us when we say they…