Tag Archives: divorce
Living together before marriage now less predictive of divorce
Once upon a time, conventional wisdom said that couples that lived together before getting married were also more likely to get a divorce. But times are different now, right? Apparently yes, at least according to the results of a new government-sponsored marriage survey taken by more than 22,000 men and women in Las Vegas,… Read More »
House bill would protect child custody rights of military members
Members of the Armed Forces sacrifice a great deal to protect our nation, even in times of peace. Deployed in an increasingly hostile world, however, they are asked to risk even more. Yet despite the great sacrifices and dangers that our service members make and face every day, military deployments are frequently used against… Read More »
Financial and investment issues to consider in divorce
There are many decisions that need to be made during the divorce process. Because today’s decisions will impact your future, this is not the time to put financial decisions on the backburner. In community property states such as Nevada, most property acquired during a marriage, excluding gifts and inheritances, is jointly owned by both… Read More »
Emotional and psychological abuse as domestic violence, part two
Last week, we started to discuss emotional and psychological abuse as forms of domestic violence in a general way. This week, we’d like to give that conversation a more practical focus by talking about specific kinds of emotionally and psychologically damaging behavior and how these forms of domestic violence tend to play out in… Read More »
Emotional and psychological abuse as domestic violence, part one
Acts of domestic violence often trigger the decision to get a divorce. Prior acts of domestic violence also have a huge impact on the divorce-related issues of child custody and visitation. Mention the term “domestic violence,” however, and most Las Vegas residents will think only about physical violence committed by men against women. Yet… Read More »
Will smoking stack the odds against you in a child custody case?
Although the state of Nevada and the Las Vegas area in particular are more tolerant of smoking than other places in the U.S., its family courts may not be. That’s the trend anyway, as evidenced by a recent survey of child custody cases involving tobacco use conducted by the anti-tobacco advocacy group Action on… Read More »
Considering a split? Why a legal separation might be right
If you are thinking about ending your marriage, you may be overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices and decisions facing you. Should you file for divorce, dissolution or legal separation? Joint or sole physical custody? Joint legal custody? Child support, alimony, or a lump sum payment? Sell the house and divide the proceeds… Read More »
Tax tips for the recently divorced
If you have been through a divorce in the last year, you have likely realized that the finalization of your divorce did not mean the end of your contact with your spouse. There are many additional steps to take, especially as you are separating your finances in the wake of your divorce. This also… Read More »
The divorce rate is on the decline
According to data from the United States Census Bureau, divorce has been on the decline in Las Vegas and throughout the country over the last 15 years. In fact, the divorce rate has fallen about five percentage points since 1996 across all age groups, census data indicates. Some demographics have seen a greater decline… Read More »
Engaged on Valentine’s Day? Why you should consider a prenup
About four million Americans got engaged on Valentine’s Day, according to a recent survey. This means that, at some point in the next couple of years, about two million weddings will take place in Las Vegas and throughout the country. If you are one of the four million recently engaged, there is one detail… Read More »