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Can I Keep My Inheritance During Divorce?
Let’s say you received a generous $5 million inheritance from your Uncle Bob last year. You were so sad to lose your Uncle Bob, but the legacy he left you made you feel loved and financially secure. Indeed, your family’s financial security — especially your retirement — was no longer a source of worry… Read More »
Lifestyle clauses in prenuptial agreements
As the acceptance of prenuptial agreements has grown among Nevada residents in recent years, so too has the realm of the types of protections these contracts may provide. Gone are the days when prenups are thought of as only for the very wealthy or for those with celebrity status of some sort. Equally gone… Read More »
Divorce tips: help your kids cope
The internet is a vast land for tips for everything from how to fix your broken vacuum cleaner to what to do on Friday night. We often search for information that is pertinent to our current situation. It’s no wonder that parents who are going through divorce oftentimes spend hours online reading about tips… Read More »
The Benefits of Legal Separation
Some Nevada couples may want to receive some of the benefits of divorce while retaining other benefits of marriage. For these couples, legal separation may be the answer. With legal separation, spouses can remain married while living away from one another and establishing legal agreements concerning property division, child custody and other matters. The… Read More »
Can I divide my spouse’s 401(k) during divorce?
If you are going through divorce, you may have many questions about what forms of property and accounts can be divided. One asset that is commonly overlooked in Nevada is a 401(k) account. This savings accrues over your spouse’s work life and you have just as much claim to it as you do your… Read More »
A No-contact Order Means Complete Separation
In contentious divorce cases, restraining orders are sometimes used. In some cases, no-contact orders will be issued. These are very strict, and they mean both sides must remain completely separated. This starts with physical separation. In some cases, the person the order is being taken out against may be given precise rules, like having… Read More »
Financial Arguments Could Hint At Deeper Problems
Divorce experts note that arguing about money is often the first step toward divorce. When they look for warning signs in a relationship that mean divorce will eventually happen, they look for these arguments more than disagreements about anything else. Why is money so important? There are many reasons, and the issues could be… Read More »
Marriage Statistics: Then and Now
Not all married couples end up together for the rest of their lives. Indeed, a huge percentage of Nevada marriages result in a divorce. Although the actual percentage of marriage success is a debatable topic, Business Insider recently published new information regarding the current status of marriage success statistics in the United States. According… Read More »
What Personal Factors increase My Divorce Risk?
If you’re considering divorce, you’re not alone. Indeed, many Americans spouses decide to bring their marriages to a close — especially during the months of January and February, which have been dubbed “divorce season” by many family law attorneys throughout the United States. Your decision to get a divorce, however, has likely brought up… Read More »
New Legislation Could Help Nevada Victims of Domestic Violence
Could new legislation in Nevada called Marsy’s Law change the lives of domestic violence victim for the better? If you’ve been the victim of domestic violence, or know someone who has, this is what one of the state’s legislative committees is proposing. Marsy’s Law is already a reality in California, Illinois, North Dakota, South… Read More »