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What happens if a child is born out of wedlock?
While people in Nevada may have certain expectations about custody during divorce, you may wonder if any of these apply to your and the child’s other parent if you have never married. If your child was born out of wedlock, here is what the Nevada State Legislature has to say about these children. According… Read More »
Don’t Let Your Divorce Leave You Uninsured or Underinsured
When you’re going through a divorce, insurance policies are probably not at the top of your list of priorities. However, an experienced family law attorney will help ensure that you don’t lose important coverage for yourself and your children in the settlement. There are different types of insurance you need to think about during… Read More »
How relocation could impact a child
After a divorce, the parent with primary custody of the child may wish to relocate. This can have several different potential effects on the child in question, and the impacts can be both negative and positive, which is why careful consideration should be made before a move. Opportunity is one of the most common… Read More »
What do I need to include in property division?
If you are going through divorce in Nevada, you are likely wondering what property you will be able to keep after the marriage dissolves and what will go to your spouse. While this process can be long and arduous, knowing what property needs to be divided before you ever set foot in court can… Read More »
Divvying up a business after divorce
When couples start a business together, they pour their hearts, souls and bank accounts into making the Nevada startup grow. A divorce can have serious consequences for the business, particularly if spouses cannot come to a workable agreement regarding division of the company. However, there are several options for keeping the business alive after… Read More »
What needs to be in your prenup?
Before you tie the knot in Nevada, you and your significant other may wish to create a prenuptial agreement to protect your personal assets. Here are a few ideas about what you should include in this agreement. You probably are not going into the marriage with the aim of getting divorced, but in an… Read More »
Succeeding financially during and after a divorce
Some people may not realize it, but a divorce can severely impact your finances – both immediately and in the future. The financial complexities of property division, particularly with high-value assets, can be overwhelming and intimidating. With solid planning from the outset, you can work toward successfully managing your finances during and after a… Read More »
Gay couples moving to protect their parental rights under Trump
Even with marriage equality the law of the land, many gay parents still find themselves having to fight for custody or even visitation of children they’ve raised, sometimes since birth, because they aren’t considered the child’s legal parent. If a couple breaks up or if the biological or legal parent dies, the other parent… Read More »
Community property in Nevada
Keeping as much of your property as possible is probably one of your priorities if you’re getting a divorce in Nevada. There is also the question of responsibility for debts. Perhaps you feel that your spouse should be more responsible for certain debts incurred during your marriage. Since Nevada is a community property state,… Read More »
The connection between divorce and domestic violence
It’s not uncommon for divorce and domestic violence to go hand-in-hand. While men can be the victims of domestic violence, women are far more likely to suffer abuse at the hands of their husbands. Sometimes it’s because of domestic violence that women initiate a divorce. In other cases, the physical abuse doesn’t begin until… Read More »