Determining Child-Custody Can Mean So Many Things
Determining Child-Custody Can Mean So Many Things –Â Family law cases can quickly become the most contentious type of civil action, especially when you are dealing with child custody. In these cases, the Court must decide who will have the right to make important legal decisions for the child, where the…
So You Proved Your Right of Possession – Now What?
So You Proved Your Right of Possession – Now What? – Over the last two blog posts, we’ve discussed superior right of possession of a child and all the steps involved with that process. But what happens when you win or lose? What are the next steps? If you win If…
Proving right of possession and suit for damages
Proving right of possession and suit for damages –Â A parent involved in a superior right of possession case will undoubtedly be more focused on doing all they can to get their child back home where they belong as opposed to worrying about the financial expenses incurred from seeking legal help….
What to do if you are the respondent in a Return of Child case
What to do if you are the respondent in a Return of Child case –Â Â When a parent believes they have right of possession of a child but have lost access to that child for reasons they believe are unlawful, he or she can petition the court for a writ of…
How To Enforce Superior Right Of Possession Of A Child
How To Enforce Superior Right Of Possession Of A Child – Sometimes, a person who believes they have right of possession of a child will seek help from the courts to get his or her child back from a former spouse. This can be because of a variety of reasons –…
Contempt of court — Was the violation willful?
Contempt of court — Was the violation willful? This is a follow-up blog to an article we wrote on September 16 that answered the question of what it means to be held in contempt of court. We suggest you read that post, as it is chock full of useful information….
Summary of Common Family Law Terms Vol. X
Summary of Common Family Law Terms Vol. X –Â When you have a legal question, it is extremely important that you have an attorney by your side who has the legal and practical experience to answer it. At Nelson Law Group PC, we believe in educating our clients, which is why…
4 Ways to Avoid A Child-Support Enforcement Case
4 Ways to Avoid A Child-Support Enforcement Case – I was asked if there are any tips I can provide as a family lawyer to help someone avoid a child-support enforcement case, whether that person is guilty of non-payment or they’re the spouse who is thinking about taking legal action. My…
Child-Support Liens
Child-Support Liens – There are a variety of legal options a person has if they need to collect on delinquent child-support payments. We went over one in detail last week. Another option is to request a child-support lien. Before we get into the specifics of a child-support lien, let’s talk about…
What does it mean to be in arrears, and what can happen if you are?
What does it mean to be in arrears, and what can happen if you are? –Â The term arrearages, or arrears, refers to something that is unpaid or overdue. That term gets thrown around a lot in the legal world. Particularly in cases where one party owes an outstanding debt to…
