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How to help step-siblings get along
On our Las Vegas family law blog, we have written several blog posts about co-parenting and navigating other tricky relationships in the wake of a divorce. But we have never discussed one issue that plagues many post-divorce or blended families: how to help new step-siblings get alone. Whether it is because of the emotional… Read More »
Nevada divorce case raises questions about campaign contributions
A high-profile divorce case has launched a debate over the propriety of Nevada judges deciding cases in which an election campaign contributor is a party or otherwise has a stake in the outcome. The decision in the case could affect the upcoming campaigns of all 82 Nevada district court judges, which are scheduled to… Read More »
Las Vegas wedding lands dad in jail
A father has been sentenced to serve six months in jail for allowing his 16-year-old son to marry in Las Vegas. This is not because the marriage was illegal: under Nevada law, minors can get married with the consent of a parent or legal guardian. The father was convicted for criminal contempt of court… Read More »
How does divorce affect your career?
It goes without saying that divorce is a stressful experience. It is also time-consuming, expensive and, at times, extremely frustrating. As such, it is no surprise that the stress of a divorce can affect other areas of your life, including your performance at work and your career as a whole. Clearly, any Las Vegas… Read More »
First comes a prenup, then comes marriage
If you are like most of our Las Vegas readers, you probably believe that only wealthy people sign prenuptial agreements prior to marriage, and that they are therefore not important for the average middle-class Nevada resident. However, that may not be the case. There are many other situations in which a prenuptial agreement, or… Read More »
After divorce, how can parents move around and out of Nevada?
If you are newly divorced, you are probably becoming aware of the new financial constraints that you are now living within. Not only was the divorce itself costly, but you are also now living on one income instead of two, potentially making your previous lifestyle completely unaffordable. This might mean, for example, that you… Read More »
The potential tax consequences of the Holmes-Cruise divorce
Last week, it was announced that Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise are planning to divorce, leaving fans either completely shocked or wholly unsurprised, depending on their opinion of the Holmes-Cruise marriage. But regardless of their celebrity status, Holmes and Cruise must now go to work hashing out the same issues as other, non-celebrity couples… Read More »
How to tell when kids need help dealing with divorce (2)
In our previous Nevada family law blog post, we started a discussion of common indicators that children may not be dealing with a divorce as well as their parents believe. We will continue that conversation below with a look at two potential ‘red flags’ for which parents should watch. Are the kids spending more… Read More »
How to tell when kids need help dealing with divorce (1)
When most Las Vegas parents divorce, their primary concern is the impact their split will have on their children, and rightfully so. Divorce is a major, life-changing event for kids, and it can have a variety of effects depending on the family and the child. However, it is generally not difficult for a parent… Read More »
Should weight factor into Nevada custody battles?
Any of our Las Vegas readers who have small children can probably attest to the fact that it generally takes a lot of energy and stamina to keep up with young kids. So in that sense, it seems logical that a parent who is physically unable to do so is not the best candidate… Read More »