You’ve got a new job! Or maybe it’s a new relationship. Perhaps you’ve found educational opportunities in another state. You’re looking forward to moving and having a start fresh. But not so fast—if you have a child custody case, you need permission from the court to move your children out of state. Where should you …
Category Archives: Family Law
Marijuana & Child Custody: Can I Use CBD & Recreational Marijuana?
Parents often want to know if CBD products and recreational marijuana make a difference when it comes to child custody. You may wonder, If the other parent uses marijuana, can I get custody? On the other hand, If I use marijuana, am I prohibited from winning custody of my child? Here is what Nevada law …
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Divorce Rates During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on everyone. Many people found themselves suddenly unemployed and unable to make ends meet. Schools have shuttered, and plans have changed. Unfortunately, the sudden upheaval has left married couples in challenging positions at times. Many may be wondering how COVID has impacted the divorce rate. The answer may surprise …
New Child Support Formula in Nevada Begins Now
Thousands of Nevada residents will be impacted by the new legislature in place, relating to child support. If you have a current child support order in place, it’s important to understand how these changes may affect you. Our experienced Las Vegas child support lawyers explain what you need to know about the changes. New Model …
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The Granting of Temporary Protection Orders Has Been Expedited
Protecting victims of domestic violence is a noble concern for the judiciary system. Now, those victims just received more protection, thanks to the Las Vegas Family Court. As of January 28th of this year, a significant change has been made to the legal system to improve the safety of domestic violence sufferers. This change involves …
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Pets & Divorce: Who Keeps the Pup?
In California, there is a new law granting judges the authority to settle disagreements over who keeps the family pet(s) after a divorce. Perhaps not so surprising: these laws are set up to mirror the way courts handle child custody disputes. Before this new law, California ran its pet-custody system similar to the way Nevada …
Blue Diamond Shooting was a “Domestic Dispute”
On August 11th, witnesses watched as a security guard was fired from the Ross store on Blue Diamond and Valley View. Shortly after that, the man returned with a gun and started shooting. The shooting was later classified as a domestic dispute that could have been handled with the help of a skilled Las Vegas …
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New Federal Tax Plan Means Changes to Rules about Alimony
The 2019 tax plan involved some extreme changes that will affect alimony payments, from January 1st, 2019 onward. What Did The Old Laws Say? Prior to January 1, 2019, if a couple divorced or separated, the spouse who paid the alimony will now be able to deduct it from his/her taxes, potentially lowering his/herself into …
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California Man Charged With Killing His 5-Year-Old Son During a Difficult Divorce and Custody Battle
If you saw the image of the little boy before his untimely demise, the sweetness of that image may still haunt you: his chubby cheeks, his innocent gaze, the silver cross hanging around his neck. What could have driven anyone, much less the boy’s father, to murder him following a day trip to Disneyland? An …
Can Married Same-Sex Couples File Joint Bankruptcy?
If you are legally married to your spouse, the bankruptcy code allows both of you to file a joint bankruptcy case instead of filing two separate individual bankruptcy cases. A joint petition can be advantageous for many reasons. When a married couple files a joint petition for bankruptcy, they are only required to pay one …
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