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Division in marriage, division in divorce
Experts list several common causes of divorce, including communication problems, sexual infidelity, inequality in the relationship (one has to do all the housework or one has to earn all the money), disagreements over parenting and, of course, finances. Some of those listed obviously overlap with others; communication problems are perhaps the common denominator across… Read More »
Looking back at the hack
It was like a big practical joke played on millions of married men (and a few married women) who were exposed as cheaters — or at least cheater wannabes — by hackers who had broken into Ashley Madison’s database. But the humor dissipated for many within days of the release by hackers of the… Read More »
Hanging on to what is yours
One of the areas of divorce in which there can be significant disagreements is property division. When the marital estate contains substantial assets, the stakes are high and emotions can run even higher. While there are often disagreements over valuation of a Las Vegas business that is part of the marital estate, for instance,… Read More »
Make it concrete, not sugar
Before you make a presentation to co-workers or give a speech to a Clark County business group or Las Vegas neighborhood organization, experts urge you to take the time to know your audience. Who will you address? When you know who is listening, you can adapt your message to make it resonate with them…. Read More »
When divorce involves domestic violence allegations
Domestic violence can involve a wide variety of relationships and people. It can happen between married parents, fathers and offspring, mothers and children, adult children and elderly parents, and in dating relationships. Because October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it’s an excellent time to make readers aware that a skilled, experienced Las Vegas family… Read More »
Indifference is the goal
When a spouse dies, friends and family pull together to help the survivor get through the ordeal and through the loneliness and difficult changes in life. People will stop by in the days and weeks after the passing, bringing hot meals and conversation to comfort the grieving spouse. It’s a warm tradition nourishes the… Read More »
Keep it low, try your best, smile
She’s just six years old, but she is dispensing some of the best life advice people have heard. Her name is Tiana and she recently gently explained to her single mom how best to deal with Tiana’s dad. The video of the girl has gone viral, as they say. For Las Vegas parents facing… Read More »
Questions to ask before the divorce: Part 2
Regular readers of our Las Vegas family law blog will undoubtedly recall our recent post in which we looked at questions experts say people should ask themselves before committing to divorce. Sometimes the end of a marriage can feel imminent, but after careful examination of emotions and facts, people realize that they are not… Read More »
Questions to ask before the divorce: Part 1
Before a person begins divorce proceedings, they often spend weeks, months and even years pondering questions about their marriage and why it has come apart. The search for answers is for many an essential part of the emotional process of ending a relationship they thought would last forever. A recent article outlined some of… Read More »
Hide and seek
Every young child loves a good game of hide and seek. It’s simple, good fun — unless, that is, the game is being played in Clark County divorce proceedings involving substantial assets. When a spouse hides assets, the goal is simple: to deny the other spouse their rightful share in a settlement. In a… Read More »