Category Archives: General
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 »
Is your relationship abusive?
People who aren’t in abusive relationships often assume it’d be very easy to know. If your partner hits you, that’s abuse. End of story. The reality, of course, is that it can be far harder to tell. The lines are not as distinct. Did your husband insult you for real, or was he joking?… Read More »
The truth about holiday domestic violence
We often hear that instances of domestic violence increase over the holidays, which makes sense. People are home from work on vacation, so couples are together more. They may have a home crowded with extended family members, further exacerbating tensions. Social drinking is more acceptable around the holidays, and alcohol often escalates arguments. However,… Read More »
Are you getting a divorce because of domestic violence?
When it comes to domestic violence, the abuser and the victim can become ensnared in a continual cycle of abuse and asking forgiveness. Psychologically, the victim might be in love with — or dependent on — the other side of his or her abuser who they know to be a kind and vulnerable person…. Read More »
Why you should treat your divorce like a business deal
The new year always brings a large number of divorce filings. The head of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers says that divorces increase by 20 to 30 percent after the holidays. For many couples, the decision has been a while in the making. However, they didn’t want to ruin the holidays for their… Read More »
Divorces with more assets are more complicated
When a Las Vegas couple owns more money and more assets, their divorce will be much more complicated to navigate. For example, retirement accounts, homes, investments, real estate, art and businesses all need to be financially evaluated carefully to appraise their values and tax liabilities to determine the best way to divvy them up… Read More »
How is community property divided in Nevada?
One of the most difficult things about many divorces is asset division. In most cases, couples who have been together for years have grown their financial standing considerably since the day they said “I do.” This means that there will be many shared resources, financial accounts and other assets that need to be divided…. Read More »
Tips for modifying a child support order
Sometimes, a child support order that made sense when you got divorced no longer fits your situation. If you lose your job, for instance, or suffer an injury that makes it impossible for you to work, you simply can’t afford those payments. However, if you don’t have the order modified, you’re still expected to… Read More »
How to stop domestic violence: A checklist
Taking steps to stop domestic violence in its tracks is something that all Nevada residents need to do. However, it’s the victims of domestic violence for whom it is most important to take action toward ending the abuse in their personal lives wherever and as soon as it occurs. Let’s take a look at… 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 »