Category Archives: Child Custody
Divorce tips: help your kids cope
The internet is a vast land for tips for everything from how to fix your broken vacuum cleaner to what to do on Friday night. We often search for information that is pertinent to our current situation. It’s no wonder that parents who are going through divorce oftentimes spend hours online reading about tips… Read More »
New Legislation Could Help Nevada Victims of Domestic Violence
Could new legislation in Nevada called Marsy’s Law change the lives of domestic violence victim for the better? If you’ve been the victim of domestic violence, or know someone who has, this is what one of the state’s legislative committees is proposing. Marsy’s Law is already a reality in California, Illinois, North Dakota, South… Read More »
What happens if a child is born out of wedlock?
While people in Nevada may have certain expectations about custody during divorce, you may wonder if any of these apply to your and the child’s other parent if you have never married. If your child was born out of wedlock, here is what the Nevada State Legislature has to say about these children. According… Read More »
How relocation could impact a child
After a divorce, the parent with primary custody of the child may wish to relocate. This can have several different potential effects on the child in question, and the impacts can be both negative and positive, which is why careful consideration should be made before a move. Opportunity is one of the most common… Read More »
Gay couples moving to protect their parental rights under Trump
Even with marriage equality the law of the land, many gay parents still find themselves having to fight for custody or even visitation of children they’ve raised, sometimes since birth, because they aren’t considered the child’s legal parent. If a couple breaks up or if the biological or legal parent dies, the other parent… Read More »
International child custody and the Hague Convention
When parents divorce or separate, things get extremely complicated when different countries are involved. Let’s say you’re from Las Vegas, Nevada, and your spouse is from Paris, France. Your spouse might want to go home to Paris with the kids, and you might want to keep them home in Las Vegas. As unfortunate as… Read More »
Myths about parenting time and child custody
When you go to court for your child custody case, it’s critical that a fair decision is made, one that respects your rights and the best interests of the child. Below are a few myths that you should be aware of, which could be detrimental to this process: 1. Young children are often more… Read More »
Three key questions about child custody
When you and your spouse decide to divorce, your first thought will probably be about your kids. They become the focal point of the process. Below are three key questions that may be asked as you move toward a legal split. 1. Can you decide who gets custody? You can. You and your spouse… Read More »
Can you and your ex be together over the holidays for your kids?
The holidays can be one of the most stressful times for many divorced parents. They want to spend part of these special holidays — whichever ones they celebrate — with their kids. However, they often end up with their children away with the other parent for part of the time. Some parents get along… Read More »
Can I change the name of my children after a divorce?
Many Nevada parents who end up with full custody of their children may wish to change the last names of their children. For example, mothers who changed their names upon marriage, often choose to revert to their maiden names, and when doing so they consider changing the names of their children as well. What… Read More »