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Divorce is the legal process by which married couples/domestic partners end their marriage. In a divorce, the court will dissolve the legal bond of marriage and address issues such as child custody, child support, alimony, and the division of assets and debts.

There are times when a person wishes to change their marital status but remain married. Reasons include religious views, health insurance coverage, disability, access to assisted living, and tax planning. A Legal Separation, also known as Separate Maintenance Agreement, can determine spouses’ rights to property, alimony, child custody, child support and more while spouses remain legally married.

Often divorcing couples know how they want to resolve their divorce and child custody issues without extensive legal intervention. Joint petitions for divorce are inexpensive and quick ways to meet these needs.

Nevada law allows and enforces prenuptial agreements. Prenuptial agreements allow persons to define their rights as to property, alimony, estate planning and much more prior to marriage. A person may wish to protect separate property, real estate, business and investment interests owned prior to marriage. A person may also wish to establish or extinguish alimony rights in the event of a divorce. Many couples use prenuptial agreements to define rights to income and property during marriage. Prenuptial agreements give couples the peace of mind necessary to make the divorce process simpler as both parties agree about their rights and obligations ahead of time. Whether you wish for our team to draft a prenuptial agreement on your behalf, or review one presented to you by your fiancée, we are ready to assist you.

In family law, relocation refers to a situation in which a parent wants to move a significant distance away with a child or children, either after a divorce or during the course of a custody arrangement. The parent who wishes to relocate must typically obtain the consent of the other parent or seek permission from the court before moving.

There are two main types of child custody: legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody involves making major life decisions regarding the child, such as religion, medical services and education. Physical custody is who has possession of the child. Physical custody in Nevada can be sole physical custody where one parent is unfit, primary physical custody where one parent has more than 60% of the custodial time with the child, or joint physical custody where the parents share custody on an essentially equal custodial schedule.

Child support is the financial support that is paid by a parent to help cover the costs of raising a child. Child support is intended to help cover the costs of a child's basic needs, such as housing, food, clothing, and medical expenses. Child support is calculated differently depending on the type of physical custody a parent has.

Alimony is a payment to a former spouse to level the playing field after marriage Alimony will be based upon need, ability to pay, and economic losses suffered during the marriage. Alimony is not based upon fault in Nevada.

Adoption is a legal proceeding where a non biological parent steps into the shoes of a biological parent and assumes all of the legal rights and obligations of the child's parent. Adoption can be a difficult process to navigate. Stepparent adoptions are common in Nevada.

Our team has extensive experience in prosecuting and defending protection order matters. Domestic violence has severe consequences for children and families. Our team will assist you in obtaining protection orders and explaining your rights. The protection order process can be an effective shield for victims of domestic violence, and can even protect pets. However, in some instances, the protection order is abused. If you are falsely accused and an unwarranted protection order is entered against you, our team is skilled in defending you. We can help you with all your protection order needs.

Cohabitants' rights deals with unmarried people who live together. Cohabitants may make expressed or implied contracts that may be enforced by the courts. Cohabitants in Nevada may hold property and cohabitants case law can determine how that property may be divided. Cohabitants may also be entitled to palimony.

A legal guardian is a person who has been appointed by a court or otherwise has the legal authority to make decisions relevant to the personal and property interests of another person who is deemed incompetent, called a ward.

The termination of parental rights is a legal process that ends the legal relationship between a parent and their child. This process is typically used when a parent is unable or unwilling to fulfill their responsibilities towards their child, and it is in the best interests of the child to be permanently separated from that parent.