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Charlie Sheen seeks child support modification
Here in Nevada, it is well known that when going through a divorce or separation where a child is involved, child support usually needs to be discussed and an agreement made. What factors affect the child support that someone is required to pay toward the care of their children? The parents’ income, paternity and… Read More »
Michael Moore files for divorce from wife — millions at stake
Despite denying being in the top one percent of the American population in terms of wealth, Michael Moore has an estimated personal worth of $50 million. Most in Nevada will remember Moore for being an award-winning filmmaker. However, despite this success, the celebrity filmmaker was not successful in his marriage which caused him to… Read More »
Grief plays a role in the average Nevada divorce
The process of ending a marriage can be stressful, and each Nevada couple has their own set of issues that color the process. However, many psychologists believe that grief plays a significant role in divorce. Acknowledging and understanding the ways that divorce mirrors the loss of a loved one can help spouses come to… Read More »
Nevada divorce: Once again, money is top reason for splits
There are many reasons why marriages end. However, there is one that stands above the rest — the almighty dollar. A new study that couples in Nevada may take notice of says that arguing about money early on in a marriage is a predictor that there may not be a happy ending and the… Read More »
Divorce is an option that many take for granted
When a marriage becomes unsustainable, many Nevada spouses begin to consider the benefits of a divorce. While we may weigh the various outcomes when it comes to matters of property division or child custody, virtually all spouses today take for granted the very ability to end their marriage. In generations past, divorce was simply… Read More »
Visitation may be in to preserving parent/child bond in Nevada
Many parents of young children who are unhappy in their marriage believe that ending the union while the children are small is the best course of action. This is an understandable approach, as years spent in argument or other negative behavior patterns can surely influence a child’s life. Recently released research, however, suggests that… Read More »
When it is necessary to ask for a custody modification
For many Nevada parents, the transition into a co-parenting role in the months following a divorce can be difficult. When a family has been functioning in a certain manner for a period of time, any form of change can be a challenge. When parents begin living in different households and divide parenting time, there… Read More »
10 mistakes Nevada couples make during divorce
The divorce process in Nevada is rarely easy to bear. It seems that there are a number of common mistakes many couples make one undergoing the divorce process, which can ultimately make the entire ordeal that much more difficult. There are ten specific things listed as pitfalls every divorcing couple should try to avoid…. Read More »
Nevada divorce can result in mental and physical ailments
Divorce is stressful for everyone involved, and stress is rarely a good thing. For some Nevada residents, it can produce many negative side effects which can manifest as a host of physical symptoms. The fact that divorce can — in some instances — be a drawn-out process with unpredictable results means some stress is… Read More »
Strategies to protect a complex marital estate in Nevada
Nevada readers have likely seen news coverage of the announcement of a high-profile divorce between Rupert Murdoch and Wendi Deng. Murdoch, who at 82 years of age is the chief executive of News Corp., is worth an estimated $11.2 billion. With news of the divorce comes an onslaught of speculating as to how the… Read More »