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When divorce leads to extreme psychological trauma
For most Nevada spouses, the end of their marriage will lead to some degree of stress and anxiety. This is normal, as divorce creates a shift in virtually every aspect of one’s life. Feeling anxious and unsure of what lies ahead is to be expected, and will fade over time. However, in certain cases,… Read More »
Coping with child visitation issues after divorce
Nevada couples who are going through a divorce may be struggling to reach agreement on some of the important issues involved in the process. After all, dealing with visitation issues may be very emotional. Nevada family courts can prescribe a visitation schedule, but they will consider the input of the parents in their evaluation… Read More »
Mediation may be option for divorce cases in Nevada
A great deal has been said about the advantages of mediation as an option when filing for divorce. In fact, mediation can also be a less stressful alternative when conflicts arise with regard to child support, visitation, child custody and asset division. Nevada couples who are contemplating divorce may want to explore the possibilities… Read More »
Single fathers often face challenges in custody matters
When it comes to child custody issues, single fathers in Nevada and elsewhere often face some challenges. Statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau show that the percentage of children living with single mothers is 23.7, while only four percent live with unmarried fathers. However, times are changing, and more single fathers who seek custody… Read More »
Clint Eastwood disputes alimony and child custody in his divorce
Nevada residents may be interested in the progress of the divorce case between Clint and Dina East wood. Dina filed for divorce after the couple had been separated for a long time, without any indication that they would get back together again. She has denied rumors of infidelity or cheating, stating that they had… Read More »
Are more Nevada men awarded alimony in divorce orders?
Times have changed. Within the past 10 years, it has become more common for a man to receive alimony from an ex-wife. For many years, it was the norm for a man to pay spousal support after a divorce. In the intervening years, many women have become the primary breadwinners in their Nevada households…. Read More »
Being prepared may make a Nevada divorce less traumatic
January is considered by many to be the month of new beginnings, and that thought may be behind the fact that divorce filings typically spike at the beginning of the year. While most people who consider filing for a divorce in Nevada do a lot of research about the legalities and procedures, some never… Read More »
Joint child custody gives both parents quality time with children
In years gone by it was the norm in most divorce cases for the mother to get custody of the children. Fathers typically did not receive child custody, but only alternate weekend visitations and monthly child support responsibilities, while mothers were expected to take care of all the children’s non-financial needs. Fathers in Nevada… Read More »
Drug support programs may help to regain child custody
Once caught in the terrifying net of drug abuse, the consequences can affect the rest of one’s life. The worst case scenario is losing child custody and having to part with one’s children due to a habit that got out of hand. Parents in Nevada may be interested to read about two mothers, of… Read More »
Missing children: Mother ignored joint custody arrangement
The sheriff’s office in Douglas County recently announced that two kids are missing. Their mother apparently failed to bring her two children to a Nevada court on a designated date and time to hand them over to the father pursuant to the visitation terms of a court order. The parents have joint custody of… Read More »