Category Archives: Family Law
Parenting Plans & Military Spouses
When one parent is in the military, it can sometimes be difficult to ensure that your children have the stability they need to thrive, especially because deployment can happen at any time. This is one of the major reasons that a parenting plan is so vital for military couples during a divorce, so that… Read More »
How To Annul A Nevada Marriage
Nevada, and Las Vegas in particular, has a reputation as a place where fast relationships are often legalized. Given the many wedding chapels on the Strip, it is perhaps understandable. However, in many cases, a “quickie” marriage can be annulled. Marriages can be annulled if they meet certain criteria, and if you need an… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada Surrogacy Agreements
The wish to start a family is one that is shared by countless people around the country, regardless of biological ability or marital status. Nevada law permits those who fulfill certain legal requirements to have children via gestational surrogacy, and while the process is relatively simple compared to the hurdles established in many other… Read More »
When Custody Is Contested
Sometimes, couples simply cannot come to an agreement on issues, and nowhere is this more common than in discussing child custody. While custody decisions do not have to be contentious, they often become intense or even hostile. In such cases, the court will be involved, both to ensure that a fair decision is made… Read More »
High Net Worth Divorces In Nevada
When people with extensive assets or high value assets divorce, there can be unique issues. Property Division Is More Complex One of the most important things to keep in mind when negotiating this type of divorce, is that many couples with high net worth have different types of holdings than others might possess –… Read More »
Divorce And Immigration Status
In this age of increased global interdependence, more and more people are marrying foreign nationals and bringing them to the United States, or simply living in the U.S. with their foreign spouse. However, many remain unaware of the fact that a foreign spouse’s presence in the U.S. is often totally dependent on their marriage,… Read More »
Community Debts In Nevada
Nevada is a community property state, meaning that when couples divorce, all the property acquired during their marriage is generally split equally, with few exceptions. However, many couples forget that the couple’s debts must also be paid. It is important to keep in the debts in mind when addressing a divorce, lest your ex-spouse’s… Read More »
Determining Parental Unfitness
The policy of the courts in the State of Nevada is to make all custody determinations based upon the best interests of the child or children concerned in a specific case. While state policy suggests a preference for both parents to remain in a child’s life, if it is deemed to be necessary in… Read More »
Social Security And Divorce
When two people divorce, this does not necessarily mean that their lives are forever divided, especially when discussing issues surrounding retirement and estate planning. For example, even divorced spouses may be able to claim Social Security benefits on each other’s work records depending on the specific situation that one or both may find themselves… Read More »