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Nevada justice proposes domestic violence court program
In 2008, 38 women were killed at the hands of a husband, boyfriend, or other man with whom they had a relationship of some kind. While even one such death is too many, the fact that the number of women killed in Nevada was more than two times the national average of domestic violence-related… Read More »
Important divorce considerations for the boomer generation
If a couple divorces at age 60, their divorce settlement, property agreement, and all other details will most certainly look much different than if they had divorced when they were 30. At an earlier age, divorce settlements often revolve around child custody, child support, real estate, and splitting common debt. At age 60, when… Read More »
Study links adolescent sexual experience to divorce
It is not uncommon for the effects and potential ramifications of a teenager’s (or adult’s) first sexual experience to continue for months, or even years, after the event itself. A new study has linked the age of a woman’s first sexual encounter to the likelihood that she will eventually divorce later in life. In… Read More »
NBA player ordered to pay $1 million in child support arrears
Earlier this week, we wrote that celebrities are often like us “normal people” in the family law arena, using an example of an actor who recently filed a motion seeking a reduction in his court-ordered child support payments after he became unemployed. Today we are reporting a story that is similar in nature –… Read More »
‘Dazed and Confused’ actor seeks child support reduction
As the economy continues to struggle, families in Nevada and across the country are finding themselves in situations they did not anticipate. One example of this is the growing number of petitions for reductions in child support that have become increasingly common in the recession. In such trying economic times, it is somewhat reassuring… Read More »
Protecting your finances in divorce
Clearly, a divorce brings a lot of change. Amidst all of the personal, relationship and family adjustments, many divorcing couples forget about one significant consideration: their bank accounts. As the family changes in divorce, so does its financial situation. It is important that divorcing couples in Las Vegas remain proactive with their finances, ensuring… Read More »
Husband attacks wife during divorce hearing
In Las Vegas, the majority of domestic abuse goes on behind closed doors. Many people may speculate and worry about whether such abuse is taking place in the homes of a friend or loved one, but without witnessing it, an accusation of domestic violence heard in a Las Vegas courtroom often boils down to… Read More »
Coparenting after a divorce
Recent studies have indicated that children of divorce are more likely to face serious psychological and emotional burdens in their formative years and throughout their lives. Certainly, divorce is difficult on all members of a family, especially as they adjust to their new lives, schedules and routines. Amidst all the change, newly divorced parents… Read More »
Up to $400 million at stake in Schwarzenegger-Shriver split
As the dust settles around the Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver separation, complete with allegations of infidelity and extramarital children, many are speculating about the couple’s next move. It was recently reported that both spouses have both hired divorce attorneys, so it appears that a permanent split is imminent. It is no secret that… Read More »
Mother with breast cancer files child custody appeal
Last month, a district court judge stripped a mother of the primary custody of her two children, partially basing the ruling on her Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis. In her ruling, the judge stated that she was awarding primary child custody to the children’s father in part because “children who have a parent with… Read More »