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Child custody concerns in Nevada
Whether you are going through a divorce or dealing with ongoing child custody issues, legal support can be helpful in addressing your interests and those of your child. Disputes can crop up even after custody and support are established, and it is important that your child’s best interests are considered when decisions or modifications… Read More »
Third-party visitation rights in child custody cases
There are times when a parent or parents may prevent a grandparent, relative or other person with whom a child has formed a close relationship from seeing the child. The Nevada legislature recognizes that in some cases, third-party visitation should be allowed and granted. Third parties may petition the court for a visitation order… Read More »
Testifying in court in a Nevada domestic violence case
Those who have been the victim of domestic violence or who have witnessed a domestic assault may be asked to testify about that incident. Testimony is generally taken during the trial itself, and it is used to prove that person accused of domestic violence committed the crime. If the charge is considered a misdemeanor,… Read More »
$1 billion divorce settlement deemed a disappointment
Nevada residents may have heard about the divorce of a 58-year-old woman from her oil tycoon husband. She is planning to appeal an Oklahoma divorce settlement ruling that awarded her almost $1 billion. The couple was married for 25 years, had two children together and had no prenuptial agreement. Experts in high asset divorces… Read More »
How does one establish paternity?
Nevada parents may need to establish paternity whether they are the mother or father of a child. If a mother is married, it is assumed that the husband is the father of a child. In all other circumstances, paternity must be established for the mother to collect child support and for the father to… Read More »
What is a protective order?
There are times in Nevada when a person may need to obtain an order of protection against another person with whom he or she has had a previous relationship. The purpose of a protective order is to either make the other person do some specific thing or to refrain from doing something and thus… Read More »
Nevada penalties for failure to pay child support
The state of Nevada takes failure to pay child support very seriously and provides several possible penalties in order to compel the delinquent parent to pay. Penalties can start as soon as a parent is one month behind on the court-ordered child support. When a parent is delinquent by one month, the state will… Read More »
How is child support calculated in Nevada?
Noncustodial parents in Nevada may want to know how the amount of child support they pay is calculated. The basis for this determination as it is outlined in the Nevada Revised Statutes uses a mathematical formula based on the parent’s gross monthly income. The amount may be adjusted if the noncustodial parent owes support… Read More »
Relocation and child custody for Nevada families
Economic fluctuations in the state’s economy can trigger changes for families, occasionally prompting a need or desire to leave the state in search of better employment opportunities. In other cases, promotions or transfers can affect residency. Parents may even seek a new environment that allows them to be closer to family members. However, the… Read More »
Modifying a child support order in Nevada
In Nevada, some child support orders can be modified, but there are rules about when an order can be modified. Generally, a modification request cannot be issued until the order is at least three years old. However, anyone can request a modification if a change of circumstances has occurred, such as when a parent… Read More »