Monthly Archives: March 2017
Child Custody Dispute Lawyer in Nevada
At the Kainen Law Group, we have seen virtually every child support case scenario under the sun. We have seen noncustodial fathers who volunteer to pay far more than their fair share in child support just because they want to. We have seen mothers seek more than their share, unfairly, just because they want… Read More »
The Upsides of Lump Sum Alimony
Typically, alimony payments are made on a regular, set schedule. If your spouse is ordered to pay, you may get one payment per month for the next five years. This is just an example, as each case is handled on an individual basis. One alternative to these regular payments may be to get a… Read More »
The benefits of a QDRO
Nevada residents who are getting divorced need to educate themselves about how to protect themselves against unnecessary financial losses. There are some losses that naturally come when assets must be split between two people. But, there are some ways to reduce those losses when the right choices are made. The use of a qualified… Read More »
Can I Keep My Inheritance During Divorce?
Let’s say you received a generous $5 million inheritance from your Uncle Bob last year. You were so sad to lose your Uncle Bob, but the legacy he left you made you feel loved and financially secure. Indeed, your family’s financial security — especially your retirement — was no longer a source of worry… Read More »
Lifestyle clauses in prenuptial agreements
As the acceptance of prenuptial agreements has grown among Nevada residents in recent years, so too has the realm of the types of protections these contracts may provide. Gone are the days when prenups are thought of as only for the very wealthy or for those with celebrity status of some sort. Equally gone… Read More »
Divorce tips: help your kids cope
The internet is a vast land for tips for everything from how to fix your broken vacuum cleaner to what to do on Friday night. We often search for information that is pertinent to our current situation. It’s no wonder that parents who are going through divorce oftentimes spend hours online reading about tips… Read More »
The Benefits of Legal Separation
Some Nevada couples may want to receive some of the benefits of divorce while retaining other benefits of marriage. For these couples, legal separation may be the answer. With legal separation, spouses can remain married while living away from one another and establishing legal agreements concerning property division, child custody and other matters. The… Read More »
Can I divide my spouse’s 401(k) during divorce?
If you are going through divorce, you may have many questions about what forms of property and accounts can be divided. One asset that is commonly overlooked in Nevada is a 401(k) account. This savings accrues over your spouse’s work life and you have just as much claim to it as you do your… Read More »
A No-contact Order Means Complete Separation
In contentious divorce cases, restraining orders are sometimes used. In some cases, no-contact orders will be issued. These are very strict, and they mean both sides must remain completely separated. This starts with physical separation. In some cases, the person the order is being taken out against may be given precise rules, like having… Read More »
Financial Arguments Could Hint At Deeper Problems
Divorce experts note that arguing about money is often the first step toward divorce. When they look for warning signs in a relationship that mean divorce will eventually happen, they look for these arguments more than disagreements about anything else. Why is money so important? There are many reasons, and the issues could be… Read More »