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Can child support be negotiated?
Child support under Nevada family law is determined by the court and covers food and shelter along with clothing and utilities. Nothing prevents parents from negotiating additional payments by the non-custodial parent and even settling for less under certain circumstances. Why would a custodial parent settle for less than the court’s child support guidelines?… Read More »
Steps to take to remedy child custody violations
For parents in Nevada and other states, divorce is a traumatic experience, and adjusting to post-divorce life is never easy. It is not uncommon for parents to find it difficult to comply with a child custody agreement that was filed in court. The disappointment of a child when a parent violates custody arrangements time… Read More »
How should divorced parents handle car insurance for their teens?
If you’re a divorced parent of a teen driver, you need to work out the issue of whether your child will be on your car insurance policy or that of your ex, or both. The answer of whose policy (or policies) your child should be covered on will depend on a number of factors,… Read More »
Financial management after a divorce
Divorce is a painful, emotional time for most couples. Afterwards, you may feel as though you’ve made it — that you’re free of the hardships the divorce has caused. However, when it comes to finances, you can quickly find that yours aren’t doing so well after your divorce. Here are some financial management tips… Read More »
Undocumented status keeps many abuse victims silent
Domestic abusers use a number of methods to control their victims and keep them in their abusive relationships. Many victims, particularly women, are financially dependent on the husband or boyfriend who’s abusing them. Some fear that if they report the abuse, they will be separated from their children or that those children, other family… Read More »
How do I get child support if the father denies paternity?
In the state of Nevada, if the mother wants to collect child support, paternity must be proven or acknowledged. For example, if a man wants to voluntarily acknowledge paternity, then both parents must sign a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity. It must then be notarized or witnessed and taken to the Bureau of Health Planning… Read More »
Friend of Amber Heard supports her in abuse claims
Readers of this blog are probably familiar with the recent scandal pertaining to actress Amber Heard and her husband Johnny Depp. The scandal erupted following Heard’s claims that she was domestically abused by Depp while he was intoxicated. A close friend of Heard — who called 911 for Heard — recently told reporters what… Read More »
3 things not to do when you divorce
Divorce is a major event in your life, and it can bring out a side of you that you might not like. If you don’t like that side of you, it’s very possible that others won’t either. Here are three things to avoid doing when you’re in the midst of a divorce: — Playing… Read More »
Is there a positive side to divorce?
One of the most painful experiences you can have is to watch your spouse pack his or her things and walk out the door and on your marriage. You might wonder if you will ever find the strength to move on. There is a positive side to divorce, but it might just take you… Read More »
‘Saved by the Bell’ actress files for divorce in Las Vegas
Readers of this blog in Las Vegas might not remember the name Lark Voorhies, but this actress became famous as a young woman in the television series “Saved by the Bell.” The now-42-year-old actress recently filed for divorce only six months after marrying Jimmy Green in Las Vegas. Court documents related to the divorce… Read More »