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The prenup primer, Part 4
Over the last week, we have talked about prenuptial agreements and the many aspects involved in them — as well as the factors the spouses need to consider before signing one. Today, we conclude this four-part series by asking a simple question: is a prenuptial agreement right for you and your spouse? Of course,… Read More »
The prenup primer, Part 3
It is easy to think that prenuptial agreements are solid as a rock once they are signed. Prenups have a reputation of being impenetrable to a legal challenge, but in reality that isn’t the case at all. Just like in our last post where we talked about things that actually can’t be included in… Read More »
The prenup primer, Part 2
In our last post, we talked about prenuptial agreements, gave a basic definition of prenups and explained why they can be beneficial to couples. But let’s go a little further today as we talk about what the actual contents of a prenuptial agreement can be — and what they can’t be. There are very… Read More »
The prenup primer, Part 1
One of the most important questions you will have to answer before you get married is whether or not you and your spouse are signing a prenuptial agreement This may not seem like something that carries such significance, mainly because prenups have a negative stigma. They used to be considered taboo contracts, and many… Read More »
Some factors to consider with interstate custody cases
There are many couples that live in Las Vegas that have children. Some of these couples may have homes in different states, considering that Las Vegas is in close proximity to California, Arizona and Utah. Should one of these couples decide that it is time for a divorce, they will obviously have a lot… Read More »
Children in court
Wearing blue robes, Judge Cynthia Dianne Steel sits in a big, leather chair. She’s been a District Court Judge in the Family Division since 1997. Looking into the camera, the gray-haired judge speaks firmly and distinctly. When she talks about Nevada family law, people listen. Last year, Judge Steel addressed divorcing parents on the… Read More »
What does community property mean for a divorce?
In almost any divorce, property and money will be huge factors. It is simply inherent to the whole process. Some spouses will have their idea of how the property division process “should” go, and their soon-to-be-exes will probably have a conflicting view. However, there are overarching laws the preside over property division, even if… Read More »
What it means to be legally separated
As many people know, a couple can be separated before they actually become divorced. But even though people may know that these are two different things, they may not be aware of what it actually means to be separated. So what is the difference between being separated and being divorced? Being separated doesn’t mean… Read More »
Suiting your situation
When Las Vegas parents divorce, there are enormous issues for them to settle in negotiations or litigation. Of course child custody is at the top of the list, followed by child support, asset division and spousal support. With the help of a skilled, experienced family law attorney, those issues are resolved and the two… Read More »
Anger goes missing
“You and Daddy yell at each other all the time,” the boy said to his mom. “I’m afraid of the fighting.” She thought about what the 6-year-old had just said and what his words meant to her and to her husband. She walked her son to school and then called her husband of 12… Read More »