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Tips for moving on once your divorce is final
Even non-contentious divorces can be draining. The process may seem like a never-ending series of meetings, document-signings, working out a parenting plan and possibly moving to a new home. Even if you have assets that allow you to live comfortably, adjusting to a new, scaled-down lifestyle can be challenging. While you’re likely feeling a… Read More »
Legal separation as an alternative to divorce
Through legal separation, Nevada couples can dissolve different parts of their marriage agreement without actually finalizing their divorce. Legal separation is an excellent way for married couples to take a long-term break from their marriage — especially in cases where either one or the other spouse is not quite certain about beginning divorce proceedings…. Read More »
How common is domestic violence in Nevada?
Domestic violence is a problem throughout our country. The true reach of the problem may not be fully understood, though, as many victims do not report abuse. Below are some domestic violence statistics for the state of Nevada for 2015. — There were 41,413 reported victims of domestic violence. While females accounted for most… Read More »
Approaching child custody disagreements diplomatically
Child support payments are one of the most common areas of disagreement during divorce proceedings. In most cases, the paying spouse wants to pay as little child support as possible and the receiving spouse wants to receive as much child support as possible. The goal of the court is to determine the actual amount… Read More »
Boy found after being kidnapped by mother
One thing many parents fear is that they’ll lose their child. Whether that loss is through an accident or because of another parent taking the child away, some people find that their worst fears do come to pass. When a child is taken against custody arrangements, the person responsible can be charged with parental… Read More »
2 important facts about Nevada divorces
There are a number of details that apply to the legal aspects of Nevada divorces, which every person considering divorce in this state should be aware of, especially when it comes to high-asset divorce proceedings. This article will discuss two of the most pertinent facts that relate to Nevada divorce proceedings. Firstly, spouses considering… Read More »
Back-to-school tips for newly-divorced parents
Back-to-school time is challenging for any parent. However, for newly-divorced parents, handling things like orientation night, permission forms and sign-ups to participate in classroom activities or field trips, can make newly-single parents feel nervous and awkward. While it may seem like there are a lot of divorced parents in the world, many school activities… Read More »
University of Nevada hosts important domestic violence training
Reno Police Services at the University of Nevada joined forces with the Reno Police Department and other groups to offer a three-day training program on Domestic Violence this week. According to the director of the University of Nevada police, the training had the goal of giving professionals a better understanding of the dynamics and… Read More »
Don’t forget Social Security spousal benefits in your divorce
In divorces where couples have considerable assets to divide, they may not give much thought to Social Security spousal benefits, even if they’re nearing retirement age. Social Security benefits seem complicated enough without factoring divorce into the situation. However, why not get the benefits that you’re entitled to when the time comes? After all,… Read More »
Do you know how to protect your pet from domestic abuse?
If you have been a victim of domestic abuse, you already know how frightening it can be. It’s certain that you would never want to subject a beloved pet to your abuser’s violence. All too often, batterers target their victims’ pets with episodes of cruelty and abuse. Some abusers use these tactics as a… Read More »