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Parents go to court over out-of-court child support agreement
After multiple costly go-rounds in Las Vegas family court, it can be tempting to simply create an out-of-court, informal agreement with your former spouse regarding alimony, child custody, child support, or any of the many issues that must be resolved in and following a divorce. However, this potential time- and money-saver can end up… Read More »
Las Vegas singer arrested for unpaid child support
A Las Vegas singer who hit the top of the Billboard popular music chart more than 20 years ago has been arrested and charged with unpaid child support. According to the arrest documents, the singer owed more than $400,000 in child support for two of his seven children. Steven Bernard Hill, better known as… Read More »
Financial abuse and divorce, part two
Earlier this week, we began a discussion of financial abuse and how it often makes it difficult for victims of domestic violence to leave an abusive marriage. Experts say that there is a strong correlation between physical and financial abuse, both of which can lead to long-term consequences for abuse victims. But while financial… Read More »
Financial abuse and divorce, part one
Money is an inevitable concern for nearly every couple that is contemplating divorce. The financial cost of dividing a family from one household into two, as well as court costs and attorney’s fees, can be a tremendous burden for cash-strapped families. However, for victims of “financial abuse,” money can be an insurmountable obstacle to… Read More »
Medical marijuana and child custody
In 2000, Nevada became one of the first states to legalize medical marijuana for the treatment of cancer, glaucoma, AIDS, and any medical condition that produces muscle spasms, pain, or severe nausea. To date, 16 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana, and it is likely that most states will follow… Read More »
Nevada tops list of domestic violence homicides
A recent study placed Nevada first on a national ranking of the number of women killed by men in domestic violence incidents. The study, which was conducted using 2009 crime data provided by the FBI, showed that 2.7 women were killed by men per every 100,000 Nevada. The research was conducted by the Violence… Read More »
Stress of divorce may lead to hair loss in women
A divorce is usually a highly stressful event. Whether this stress comes from the legal aspect of the divorce or the more logistical elements, such as moving or adjusting to sharing custody of your children, it is rarely an easy process. Because women and men generally handle stress differently, it is foreseeable that a… Read More »
McCourts back in court to settle spousal support dispute
Although the divorce proceedings between Frank and Jamie McCourt, the owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, have already stretched out for several months, there is no indication that the couple or the court will reach a final resolution anytime soon. Potentially stalling the already-long process, the McCourts continue to file court motions… Read More »
With a little work, a child-positive divorce is possible
Some people in Las Vegas, like people in any major city, will be too quick to tell you that no matter what you do, a divorce will be hard on your children. But you can file that piece of conventional wisdom in the “divorce myths” category, right next to “divorce is always expensive” and… Read More »
After divorce, digital technology can both help and hurt
Following a contested divorce, or even a relatively peaceful split, one of the most difficult tasks for ex-spouses is effectively communicating about their children, their home, financial matters, or anything else that may come up. If talking to an ex-spouse is difficult, technology such as email, texting, or even social media websites like Facebook… Read More »