Tag Archives: Child Custody
Children in court
Wearing blue robes, Judge Cynthia Dianne Steel sits in a big, leather chair. She’s been a District Court Judge in the Family Division since 1997. Looking into the camera, the gray-haired judge speaks firmly and distinctly. When she talks about Nevada family law, people listen. Last year, Judge Steel addressed divorcing parents on the… Read More »
Suiting your situation
When Las Vegas parents divorce, there are enormous issues for them to settle in negotiations or litigation. Of course child custody is at the top of the list, followed by child support, asset division and spousal support. With the help of a skilled, experienced family law attorney, those issues are resolved and the two… Read More »
Anger goes missing
“You and Daddy yell at each other all the time,” the boy said to his mom. “I’m afraid of the fighting.” She thought about what the 6-year-old had just said and what his words meant to her and to her husband. She walked her son to school and then called her husband of 12… Read More »
Looking back at the hack
It was like a big practical joke played on millions of married men (and a few married women) who were exposed as cheaters — or at least cheater wannabes — by hackers who had broken into Ashley Madison’s database. But the humor dissipated for many within days of the release by hackers of the… Read More »
Make it concrete, not sugar
Before you make a presentation to co-workers or give a speech to a Clark County business group or Las Vegas neighborhood organization, experts urge you to take the time to know your audience. Who will you address? When you know who is listening, you can adapt your message to make it resonate with them…. Read More »
Indifference is the goal
When a spouse dies, friends and family pull together to help the survivor get through the ordeal and through the loneliness and difficult changes in life. People will stop by in the days and weeks after the passing, bringing hot meals and conversation to comfort the grieving spouse. It’s a warm tradition nourishes the… Read More »
Keep it low, try your best, smile
She’s just six years old, but she is dispensing some of the best life advice people have heard. Her name is Tiana and she recently gently explained to her single mom how best to deal with Tiana’s dad. The video of the girl has gone viral, as they say. For Las Vegas parents facing… Read More »
Questions to ask before the divorce: Part 1
Before a person begins divorce proceedings, they often spend weeks, months and even years pondering questions about their marriage and why it has come apart. The search for answers is for many an essential part of the emotional process of ending a relationship they thought would last forever. A recent article outlined some of… Read More »
Theft of another kind
Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to conceive. There’s an old saying that goes something like that. Our version of the saying might well apply best to the case of a man, two women and a sperm bank far from Las Vegas. A jury recently ruled in favor of… Read More »
Helping your child through your high-conflict divorce
Sometimes divorce and child custody disputes are more difficult than they need to be. One spouse might be determined to be as obstinate as possible or might be suffering from depression or have substance abuse problems that complicate conflict resolution. No matter what the reason for a high-conflict divorce, it is a difficult legal… Read More »