13 Ways Your Divorce Can Impact Finances
Divorce is more than just an emotional transition. It is a financial one, too. After all, not many decisions we make in our lives decrease our net worth by half overnight. Sadly, most people do not think about the financial ramifications of divorce as much as they should, and the…
Divorce: 7 Signs You and Your Spouse Are Open to Mediation
The overwhelming heartbreak of your decision to end your marriage used to dominate your every thought. Granted, you and your spouse knew it was the right decision, but that did not make it easier. You replayed the conversations before drifting off to sleep at night, and you often wondered while…
How Can Nelson Law Help Protect My Business From Divorce?
As a local small business ourselves, we understand the hard work it took to build your business from a small idea to a thriving venture. Naturally, the last thing anyone wants is for it to be undermined by a pending divorce case. So it stands to reason why many clients…
What Constitutes a High-Net-Worth Divorce?
Divorce generally requires working through many of the same core legal issues: division of assets, spousal support, child custody, child support, etc. That said, no two divorces are the same. One case could involve spouses with limited assets, financially independent spouses, and no children. Another might be a high-net-worth divorce…
10 Tips To Prepare for a Divorce Deposition
As we have written about in the past, a deposition is an interview under oath that takes place before a divorce case goes to trial. Not every divorce case requires a deposition. However, this important legal step can provide attorneys with the information they need to analyze your case, prepare…
Co-Parenting for the First Time This Holiday Season? Consider These 6 Tips
As family lawyers, we understand that co-parenting can be challenging. This is especially true during the holidays, when you would rather focus on creating beautiful memories for yourself and your children than dealing with unexpected stress and conflict. You are right—this time of year should be joyful and filled with…
Why Modify Child Support? Here’s What You Need To Know About Modification Suits
Navigating child support agreements and potential modification suits can be a complex and emotional process for many co-parents. Think about it: The judge overseeing your case already gave formal orders upon the divorce. You, as the paying parent, have every intention of fulfilling those obligations but are suddenly struggling to…
Should We Be Concerned About Arbitration Clauses With Our New Nursing Home?
Are you or a loved one considering a move to a nursing home or assisted living facility? Once you have chosen a location you feel comfortable with, a critical first step before moving in is to sign a litany of paperwork and other admissions documents. While this is a common…
How Does a Caucus Help With Mediation?
Imagine that you and a long-time business partner are in a deadlock over how to expand your business. Despite years of amicable decision-making and solid personal relationships outside of work, tensions are suddenly high—so much so that direct conversation becomes a battleground, and the threat of costly and drawn-out courtroom…
5 Ways To Have a Positive Relationship With Your Former Spouse After Divorce
You never thought you would be saying or thinking this, but you cannot help but wonder if there is a way to improve your new relationship with your former spouse after divorce. You certainly do not want to get back together—the divorce was tough on everyone, and after all the…