Tag Archives: Child Custody
Child custody in Nevada
Nevada courts would rather deal with custody agreements instead of disputes. However, if an agreement cannot be established, then a judge can make a decision regarding legal and physical custody. Legal custody refers to a parent’s right to have a say in a child’s upbringing. Issues pertaining to education, medical treatments and religion fall… Read More »
Understanding how courts decide interstate custody arrangements
Las Vegas parents may be interested in some information on how interstate child custody issues are dealt with. When multiple states are involved in a dispute, determining the proper court where the issue should be heard requires that court to meet certain requirements. The U.S. Constitution contains a clause, known as the Full Faith… Read More »
Growing number of of children living with grandparents
Nevada residents may be interested to learn that the number of children who were being raised by their grandparents doubled from 2.4 million in 2000 to 4.9 million in 2010, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Grandparents in Nevada and across the nation might get custody of a grandchild because the parents… Read More »
The problem of parental abductions
Nevada parents may be interested in an article discussing parental abduction issues. While courts will often grant orders to have the child returned, enforcement can be problematic. Reports indicate that out of all child abductions in the U.S., around three-quarters of the children are taken by one of the child’s parents. When a parental… Read More »
NBA All-Star seeks child custody
Nevada fans of Indiana Pacer Paul George may be applauding the player for taking his child-rearing responsibility seriously. The star recently filed a petition for sole child custody after the child’s New York mother filed her own petition to receive sole custody. The star stated in February that he would embrace fatherhood if he… Read More »
Parenting issues that courts may avoid
It’s tough co-parenting with someone you can’t stand. If the other parent has different religious values or parenting styles, it can be nerve wracking to hear about how the kids have been disciplined, or how they have eaten foods that you have forbidden them to eat. Even more disappointing is having to deal with… Read More »
Social media traps to avoid during divorce
Social media has become so pervasive that it is commonplace for people to share intimate moments of their lives with others over Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. While this makes for interesting topics of discussion, it could be also lead to disaster; especially for people going through child custody disputes. There are countless stories and… Read More »
Beware of dating during a divorce
The question of whether or not to date during divorce proceedings is commonly a difficult one to answer. While it is understandable that a person dealing with emotional pain would find comfort in someone else, the implications as it pertains to child custody and parenting time can be troubling. Essentially, divorcing parents may be… Read More »
Considering equal-time child custody arrangements in Nevada
Divorces typically come with conflict, ranging from minimal to extreme. When children are involved, the process can become increasingly complicated. Child custody battles in Nevada, like those in other states, can cause great emotional stress on both the children and the parents. Deciding on the best custody arrangement for all involved is a serious… Read More »
Child custody likely to receive attention in Josh Lucas divorce
In a typical day, kids’ worries might include getting to the right school bus on time, not getting chocolate milk in the school cafeteria or not getting an “A” on the most recent spelling test. Adjusting to a completely new home life following their parents’ divorce adds an entirely new level of stress to… Read More »