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Steps to take before filing for divorce
It’s summer in Las Vegas. It’s hot, but we are already eyeing September and October, when temperatures begin tapering off and the city gets an infusion of energy. For many people pondering divorce, it’s a time when they begin looking ahead and thinking what life might be like in the new year if they… Read More »
A fine day to end a marriage
The titles of some of the movies hint at the decline and fall of a marriage: “He’s Just Not That Into You,” “State of Play,” “Extract” and “Man About Town.” All of those Ben Affleck movies have been released in the past decade; the period during which he has been married to Jennifer Garner…. Read More »
Common divorce mistake: Getting advice from family and friends
There is no one as dear to you as your sister. Or maybe your closest confidant is the guy at work who has apparently been everywhere and done everything. Other people turn to their best friend from their college days, their parents or a member of the clergy. All of these people can play… Read More »
Resolving child support issues
Divorcing parents in Nevada have a wide array of challenges before them as they begin to prepare for new lives. Some couples will opt to share custody, while others will decide on an arrangement involving a custodial parent and a noncustodial parent with visitation. In either situation, child support might be ordered by the… Read More »
Why get a legal separation instead of a divorce?
When a marriage is faltering, spouses discover that they have a variety of options at their disposal. Many will try counseling to try to mend their differences, while others will experiment with trial separation. Still other couples come to the realization that their marriage cannot be repaired and opt for a divorce. Another option… Read More »
Divorcing parents can be superheroes in their kids’ eyes
Superheroes are often idolized by young children. Superheroes do good deeds not only with super powers, but also with flair, great outfits and nifty sayings. Remember the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? “Cowabunga!” they would yell. And Thor would exclaim “Odin’s beard!” Superman vowed to fight for “truth, justice and the American way.” A Huffington… Read More »
Sun setting on two-star marriage
You might remember a news story from about a year ago about Ben Affleck. He was in a Las Vegas casino playing blackjack when management approached him with allegations that the actor-director was counting cards. The star of the upcoming “Batman v Superman” was asked to leave. Now Affleck is reliving the experience on… Read More »
A prenuptial agreement provides important protections
When two people decide to marry, there are many matters to consider, plan and decide upon. While many engaged couples become engrossed in the wedding planning process, it’s also important to consider what comes after the wedding. A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract that individuals who plan to marry can use to define… Read More »
Seeking to relocate with a child? Prepare for court scrutiny
Relocation with children to another state whether between married or unmarried couples requires extensive planning. The moving parent needs either written permission from the nonmoving parent or a court order. A court order involves an evidentiary hearing or trial unless the case settles. Judges take relocation seriously due to the huge impact a move… Read More »
Do you have to wait 3 years to get child support orders modified?
It can be difficult at times for most people to be as patient as they would like to be. Standing in line at a grocery store, waiting for a parking spot and counting the minutes in a doctor’s waiting room can all try a person’s patience. But when a parent believes they have good… Read More »