Tag Archives: Child Custody
Who you gonna call? Divorce mythbusters
The TV show “Mythbusters” has a great way of hooking viewers. Using the scientific method and mechanical devices they construct, the hosts of the Discovery Channel program test the validity of myths, rumors, conspiracy theories, adages and even viral videos. In that way, viewers can see if these myths, sayings, theories, etc., are valid… Read More »
Are you prepared to represent yourself?
The Clark County website features a page for people considering whether or not they are capable of representing themselves in court during their divorce proceedings. The county shares some good information; perhaps none better than this: “The biggest risk in representing yourself without a lawyer is that you will lose your case!” (The exclamation… Read More »
Child custody agreement: it can be an act of love
It’s the song parents across the nation report that their children can’t let go of: “Let It Go,” from the 2013 movie “Frozen.” Sung by Idina Menzel (known to John Travolta as “Adele Dazeem”), the song won an Oscar, a Grammy and the hearts of millions. Perhaps surprisingly, the song has even captured Taye… Read More »
What to do next
Your spouse has said a sentence that is difficult to hear: “I want a divorce.” The moment you hear that sentence from your spouse can be a devastating one. Perhaps you had an idea that the statement was going to come one day or perhaps it came from out of the blue. Regardless, you… Read More »
Divorce brings tax-time changes for parents
Divorce changes just about everything for parents, from their time spent with their children to the dynamics in their families, their living arrangements, social lives, finances and taxes. Forbes notes that if you ended 2014 as unmarried, earning at least half of your household’s income, and had your children living in your home for… Read More »
What court has jurisdiction over child custody?
Nevada parents may be interested in some of the factors that determine which court has jurisdiction in a child custody case. In some emergency situations, the usual rules may not apply. The question of jurisdiction can have different answers depending on the location of the parties and what stage of the child custody process… Read More »
Can a nonparent have custody of a deployed parent’s child?
One of the biggest concerns a Nevada military parent may have is how to handle the custody of their child if they are deployed when the other parent is not available. In order to protect both the military service member as well as his or her child in such situations, Nevada law provides a… Read More »
Child custody concerns in Nevada
Whether you are going through a divorce or dealing with ongoing child custody issues, legal support can be helpful in addressing your interests and those of your child. Disputes can crop up even after custody and support are established, and it is important that your child’s best interests are considered when decisions or modifications… Read More »
Relocation and child custody for Nevada families
Economic fluctuations in the state’s economy can trigger changes for families, occasionally prompting a need or desire to leave the state in search of better employment opportunities. In other cases, promotions or transfers can affect residency. Parents may even seek a new environment that allows them to be closer to family members. However, the… Read More »
Understanding presumptions against domestic violence perpetrators
Nevada parents who have a history of domestic violence have an uphill battle in acquiring child custody. There are certain procedures that a court must follow if it finds that a person committed domestic violence before he or she can pursue custody. The court presumes that awarding sole or joint child custody to a… Read More »