Tag Archives: Child Custody
What will a judge consider when deciding a child custody dispute?
Child custody disputes can be the most emotionally difficult conflicts that arise in family law. In some situations, both the mother and father want to be the parent with primary physical custody of their children. It’s then that a Clark County judge will listen to arguments made by attorneys for the two parents and… Read More »
Are men or women more likely to initiate divorce?
Married men are more likely to cheat than be cheated on, research shows, but that doesn’t mean men shouldn’t recognize that their spouses can also stray. Earlier this year, Las Vegas media outlets reported that over half of all married women are expected to be unfaithful to their spouses at some point in their… Read More »
Virtual visitation: Boon or bane for divorced parents?
Depending on a person’s perspective, virtual visitation is an example of how technology can improve child-parent relationships or erode them. As the term implies, virtual visitation is a way of using Skype, cellphones, instant messaging and other technological advances to have contact after a divorce with your child. Virtual visitation might come into play… Read More »
A call to embrace the divorced
Pope Francis has developed a reputation for shaking things up. The pontiff continued to do so with a recent statement to those gathered for his weekly Vatican audience. He said the Church should embrace Catholics who divorce and remarry. He made special mention of embracing the children of divorced Catholics, saying “we must not… Read More »
Steps to take before filing for divorce
It’s summer in Las Vegas. It’s hot, but we are already eyeing September and October, when temperatures begin tapering off and the city gets an infusion of energy. For many people pondering divorce, it’s a time when they begin looking ahead and thinking what life might be like in the new year if they… Read More »
Divorcing parents can be superheroes in their kids’ eyes
Superheroes are often idolized by young children. Superheroes do good deeds not only with super powers, but also with flair, great outfits and nifty sayings. Remember the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? “Cowabunga!” they would yell. And Thor would exclaim “Odin’s beard!” Superman vowed to fight for “truth, justice and the American way.” A Huffington… Read More »
Seeking to relocate with a child? Prepare for court scrutiny
Relocation with children to another state whether between married or unmarried couples requires extensive planning. The moving parent needs either written permission from the nonmoving parent or a court order. A court order involves an evidentiary hearing or trial unless the case settles. Judges take relocation seriously due to the huge impact a move… Read More »
Divorce: It is never really final (for parents)
It isn’t over until it’s over. The timeless wisdom of Yogi Berra applies not only to baseball, but also to divorce involving parents. The vast majority of parents care about their level of involvement in their kids’ lives. They don’t allow divorce to deter them from being a loving, involved mom or a loving,… Read More »
Biological quirk results in fraternal twins with different dads
A peculiar news story regarding paternity test results grabbed national attention recently and it’s one even residents here in Nevada may have heard about. Most people marveled at how easily biology can give us amiss and present us with scenarios we could only imagine happening in a fiction book. People from the legal community… Read More »
Father’s Day is 24 hours long; fatherhood is a lifetime
You might have fond childhood memories of Father’s Day. Making a card for Dad out of construction paper and paste and then coloring it with crayons. And there was your father, smiling as he got yet another tie or set of cufflinks. Today’s celebrations of dadhood can be more complicated. Divorced fathers sometimes have… Read More »