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Child support reform may be needed in Nevada and elsewhere
After parents decide to divorce, there are many issues which must be dealt with, including property division and alimony. However, one of the most difficult areas to navigate is child support payments in Nevada or in any other state. Many legal experts and commentators believe this is due to child support laws that are… Read More »
Protect oneself during a Las Vegas divorce
The process of divorce can be trying on the emotions and the finances. In some cases, the dynamics of a relationship make the divorce process even more difficult. Las Vegas residents who are facing divorce, and feel their spouse may have a controlling personality, may be interested to learn that there are some guidelines… Read More »
Study reveals prevalence of domestic violence in relationships
Every day, families in Las Vegas are impacted by domestic violence. As a result of the physical and emotional pain caused by this kind of abuse, many people consider their options to protect themselves and loved ones. The intense, emotional nature of domestic violence cases often makes it one of the most complicated issues… Read More »
Insurance matters in a Nevada divorce process
During the course of a Nevada divorce, there are a great many seemingly minor details that require attention. Insurance issues are one such divorce topic, and are often overlooked by spouses who are eager to put an end to the process and move on with their newly single lives. However, failing to adequately handle… Read More »
Litigating a Nevada divorce can bring difficulties
When a Nevada couple wishes to end their marriage, there are a number of options available as to how to achieve that end. In some cases, spouses are able to work together in a collaborative manner to iron out the details of their divorce. Other couples use the services of a mediator to help… Read More »
Divorcing the dog: challenges of deciding on pet custody
Although it may sound relatively trivial, pet custody is a frequent topic in many divorce agreements. The most recent Census told us that over 70 percent of households in the United States have pets. With a steady divorce rate hovering around half of all marriages and many more breakups of unmarried couples who share… Read More »
Does meeting online lower the chances of divorce?
A recent study suggests a slight difference in divorce rates among people who met online compared to those who met in person through friends, work, or in a social setting. The study surveyed 19,000 people who were married, about one-third of whom had met their spouse online through either a dating website or Facebook… Read More »
Prenups – a warning sign or a smart financial decision?
prenuptial agreements can be the source of serious controversy for couples who are planning to get married. Some see the agreements as a necessary first step in a life of prudent financial planning, while others view prenups as an anti-romantic plan for divorce. The truth is that in most cases a prenup is somewhere… Read More »
Committed couple cannot live together under divorce morality clause
A committed same-sex couple cannot live together any longer under a morality clause in one of the women’s divorce decrees. A state judge recently ordered the couple to cease cohabitating because one of the women has a child custody agreement that is bound by a morality clause. The clause is automatically included in divorces… Read More »
Higher divorce rates accompany improving Nevada housing market
As we’ve discussed in the past on this blog, family finances play a big role in the state of a marriage, whether we like it or not. Couples vow to love each other and stay together for richer or poorer, but the reality is that during the poorer parts the financial struggle can take… Read More »