Tag Archives: family law
End your marriage at the “divorce hotel”
What if you could complete the legal process of divorce in one quick and easy weekend? Certainly, many Las Vegas couples would be overjoyed if that were the case. Well, that may soon be a reality: the “divorce hotel” will likely come to the United States within the next few months. For couples who… Read More »
Did Mark Zuckerberg sign a prenuptial agreement?
It was a big weekend for Mark Zuckerberg. On Friday, his social networking website Facebook had its initial public offering (IPO), with Zuckerberg retaining an estimated $20 billion in Facebook shares. On Saturday, he and his longtime girlfriend, Priscilla Chan, were married in a simple backyard ceremony. Now, the events have led many to… Read More »
After divorce, who gets the engagement ring?
Although Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries were only married for 72 days, their divorce process has already dragged on for more than six months, with no end in sight. In fact, their next family court appearance isn’t scheduled until August. Throughout those six months, the estranged husband and wife have disagreed on whether to… Read More »
Would you ever try “speed divorcing?”
If you have ever filed for divorce in Las Vegas, you know that starting the divorce process can be daunting. There are so many divorce professionals out there – family law attorneys, mediators, financial advisors and the like – that finding the right people to place on your ‘divorce team’ can be a monumental… Read More »
Did the Las Vegas divorce rate spike last month?
If you were asked which month you thought had the highest rate of divorce, what would you say? January, as resolution month, seems logical, as does September, another month that commonly carries a feeling of new beginnings. But according to a new survey, March actually has a higher divorce rate than any other month… Read More »
Temporary orders can keep the peace during a divorce case
For Las Vegas couples who are going through a bitter divorce, one of the most difficult aspects of the split can be the sheer amount of time the entire process takes. Most cases can take several months, if not years, to be heard in family court, and even longer for a judge to issue… Read More »
Will smoking stack the odds against you in a child custody case?
Although the state of Nevada and the Las Vegas area in particular are more tolerant of smoking than other places in the U.S., its family courts may not be. That’s the trend anyway, as evidenced by a recent survey of child custody cases involving tobacco use conducted by the anti-tobacco advocacy group Action on… Read More »
The divorce rate is on the decline
According to data from the United States Census Bureau, divorce has been on the decline in Las Vegas and throughout the country over the last 15 years. In fact, the divorce rate has fallen about five percentage points since 1996 across all age groups, census data indicates. Some demographics have seen a greater decline… Read More »
How should you tell your Facebook friends about your divorce?
For some people, one of the most difficult aspects of divorce is the embarrassment factor. It can be humiliating to tell your family, friends and acquaintances that you are ending your marriage, knowing that many of them are probably judging you and speculating on the reasons for your divorce. This may be especially true… Read More »
Divorce may be more painful for young Las Vegas couples
Common sense dictates that a divorce should be more difficult and painful later in life. After all, that is when most couples have had children, have purchased a home together, and have combined their lives in many more intricate ways. But according to a new study, divorce may actually be more physically and emotionally… Read More »