Las Vegas Divorce Law Blog

Family comes in many forms. Many people consider their “immediate family” to include more than just the traditional “nuclear” structure and may involve cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. In many families, grandparents are just as involved in the upbringing of grandchildren as are the children’s direct parents. What happens if there is a conflict between… Continue Reading

Nevada law provides for several different types of spousal support. Depending on a number of factors, if one spouse in a divorce proceeding has a higher income than the other, a court may award temporary spousal support during the length of the proceedings. This temporary support is designed to help the lower-income spouse pay for… Continue Reading

When you divorce, all of your income and assets obtained during the divorce are subject to distributions that are not covered in a pre or post-marital agreement. Not all forms of income are treated the same, but all may come into play. There are special rules for certain assets such as pension funds, retirement benefits,… Continue Reading

In Nevada, all marital or community property is subject to division upon divorce. Community property includes all assets acquired during the marriage, with limited exceptions (such as inheritance and gifts specifically to one party, or assets covered in a pre or post-marital agreement). Generally, separate property is property already in possession of each party before… Continue Reading

The family court’s decree of divorce is intended to be the final word on the various issues involved in the divorce, including property division, child custody, and alimony. The courts, however, recognize that not everything can be set in stone. Life circumstances may change and a set alimony award may become inappropriate in the future…. Continue Reading

Typically, the parentage of children to a marriage is clear: The married parties are the legal parents of the children. If, however, there is a question as to the identity of the biological father, or if the children are from a previous relationship, then issues of paternity might arise. In a divorce, it is important… Continue Reading

Divorce mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution under which divorcing spouses mutually agree to negotiate toward a settlement. This is done with the help of a neutral third-party divorce mediator. The mediator does not issue binding decisions like a court. Instead a mediator helps resolve the issues and bring the parties together to… Continue Reading

Even an uncontested divorce can be emotionally challenging, combining feelings of loss and any number of other emotions. But when the divorce is contested, dealing with an angry ex can make the process even worse. Contested divorces are likely to last longer than uncontested divorces, involve significant conflict, and thus carry higher legal fees. In… Continue Reading

While divorces among younger age groups have leveled off or even begun to slightly drop in recent years, divorces among couples aged 50 or older have skyrocketed over the last three decades. Sociologists suggest that many factors have led to the rise in these so-called gray divorces including: Life expectancy increases The availability of online… Continue Reading

Divorce is complicated enough when dealing with standard marital assets such as bank accounts and family homes. And when one or both parties to the divorce have an ownership stake in a business, matters can quickly become even more complex. Is business ownership subject to division in divorce? How do you value or apportion business… Continue Reading