Tag Archives: spousal support
Bigamy allegations lead to small town mayor’s resignation
Allegations that he is married to two women at the same time have led a small town mayor to resign from his job. Local media in the town where the man served found a complaint filed by the former mayor’s second wife seeking an annulment for a marriage that they entered into about a… Read More »
Should you hire a vocational expert to help you through divorce?
In today’s troubled economy, many Las Vegas parents have lost their jobs, have been unemployed for a significant period of time or have been forced to take jobs that pay significantly less than they earned in their previous positions. With parents out of work and barely able to make ends meet, it makes sense… Read More »
Nevada divorce case raises questions about campaign contributions
A high-profile divorce case has launched a debate over the propriety of Nevada judges deciding cases in which an election campaign contributor is a party or otherwise has a stake in the outcome. The decision in the case could affect the upcoming campaigns of all 82 Nevada district court judges, which are scheduled to… Read More »
Dennis Rodman accused of owing $800,000 in child support
Former professional baseball player Dennis Rodman has been sentenced to 104 hours of community service for allegedly failing to pay child support. He will also serve three years of ‘informal probation,’ conditioned on his continued payment of child and spousal support during that time. Rodman could be facing additional penalties, however, when the remaining… Read More »
Ex-wife of Las Vegas millionaire granted lump sum divorce payment
The ex-wife of a notable Las Vegas millionaire will not be allowed to collect her divorce settlement payment in a single lump sum instead of receiving smaller payments every month for nearly a decade. The Nevada Supreme Court ruled in favor of Abigail Schwartz, the ex-wife of Las Vegas businessman Milton I. Schwartz. According… 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 »
How to get the child support you’re owed
Earlier this month, we reported on the recent U.S. Census Bureau data which revealed that less than half of custodial parents receive the full amount of child support that is owed to them by their children’s other parents. Approximately one-fourth of parents receive any child support, despite family court orders directing them to may… Read More »
McCourts back in court to settle spousal support dispute
Although the divorce proceedings between Frank and Jamie McCourt, the owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, have already stretched out for several months, there is no indication that the couple or the court will reach a final resolution anytime soon. Potentially stalling the already-long process, the McCourts continue to file court motions… Read More »