Tag Archives: Child Custody
Dividing pets in divorce
Although most people consider their pets to be members of the family, the law, unfortunately, still sees them as property. So when couples divorce, Las Vegas family court judges will award the family pet much like they will award the living room sofa or the big-screen television. But unlike the couch or the TV,… Read More »
Parents pushed below poverty line by lack of child support
In this dismal economy, it takes very little to push a family that is already on shaky financial ground over the edge into poverty. According to a recent report from the United States Census Bureau, one occurrence that has unfortunately become quite common is responsible for many parents falling below the poverty line in… Read More »
Police retake custody of singer’s son
After a days-long search by law enforcement authorities in multiple states, the 5-year-old son of country singer Mindy McCready is back in the custody of his grandmother. According to police reports, McCready took her son during a court-approved visit late last month. She then reportedly sent text messages to several members of her family… Read More »
Custody, money in dispute in J. Crew exec’s divorce
There are a few common elements that usually turn even the most civil of Nevada divorces into messy, bitter splits. Significant assets, disagreements about child custody, the reversal of traditional gender roles, and a spouse that has entered into a new relationship all have a tendency to make a divorce more complicated. This is… Read More »
Daniel Baldwin and wife to divorce
Just a few months after actor Daniel Baldwin filed for divorce and then revoked his divorce complaint, his wife has submitted divorce papers. Local media reports that the couple’s efforts to work out their differences were unsuccessful, and that they have been living apart for some time. According to family court records, Baldwin, 51,… Read More »
Child custody battle foreshadowed fatal shooting
Last week, a man in a bulletproof vest entered a California beauty salon and opened fire with three handguns. When the shots died down, eight people were dead and one person was critically injured. Now, in the days following the fatal shooting, many people are wondering why it happened and if it could have… Read More »
Parents go to court over out-of-court child support agreement
After multiple costly go-rounds in Las Vegas family court, it can be tempting to simply create an out-of-court, informal agreement with your former spouse regarding alimony, child custody, child support, or any of the many issues that must be resolved in and following a divorce. However, this potential time- and money-saver can end up… Read More »
Medical marijuana and child custody
In 2000, Nevada became one of the first states to legalize medical marijuana for the treatment of cancer, glaucoma, AIDS, and any medical condition that produces muscle spasms, pain, or severe nausea. To date, 16 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana, and it is likely that most states will follow… Read More »
Sending children back to school after a divorce
After a divorce has reached its legal conclusion, many spouses think that the hard part is over. For some, this may be true. But for many families, adjusting to life after a split can be much more difficult and stressful than the divorce itself. This is especially true for children, who will now find… Read More »
Ex-wife accused of plotting DUI sting to sway child custody case
After being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, a man has accused his ex-wife of setting up the events leading up to the alleged drunk driving in an effort to sway the court’s opinion of him during their ongoing child custody court battle. The ex-wife denies that she plotted the sting, but… Read More »