Nevada has long maintained the nation’s most liberal laws on divorce jurisdiction

Nevada’s two unique cottage industries – gambling and divorce – each came into full maturity in 1931, with the state legislature’s legalization of casino gambling and the lowering of Nevada’s divorce residency period to six (6) weeks. Nevada has long maintained the nation’s most liberal laws on divorce jurisdiction. Nevada Divorce remains available to...

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CAN THE LAS VEGAS FAMILY COURT MAKE DIVORCING PARTIES FILE A JOINT TAX RETURN?

CAN THE FAMILY COURT MAKE DIVORCING PARTIES FILE A JOINT TAX  RETURN? The short answer is yes.  Under NRS 125.150 the court has the authority to make an equitable disposition of the community property of the parties.  When making an equitable distribution of the parties’ community property, the trial court must consider the tax consequences of the property division....

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Moving Out Of Las Vegas After A Divorce

It is not uncommon for divorced parents to want to move away from Las Vegas.  Generally, after divorce it is not considered difficult for a custodial parent to relocate with the children out of Nevada.  However, moving the children so far away from the noncustodial parent that they cannot have weekly contact is not necessarily a sure thing. Pursuant to Schwartz v....

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Las Vegas Divorce Advice For Your Children

YOUR KIDS’ ADVICE FOR DIVORCE             A new, half-hour documentary airing this month on HBO gives the kids a chance to provide their parents with Dos and Don’ts for divorce.  Don’t Divorce Me! Kids’ Rules for Parents on Divorce focuses on advice from kids to their parents to make divorce a little easier on the kids.  The kids range in age from...

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING LAS VEGAS NEVADA PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS Prenuptial agreements may not be considered “romantic,” but ugly divorces are even less so.  It is generally easier to address potential problems or issues before marriage rather than after marriage.  If you and your spouse cannot agree on terms for a prenuptial agreement, what does that say about your...

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HOW TO MINIMIZE YOUR LAS VEGAS DIVORCE ATTORNEY’S FEES IN LAS VEGAS FAMILY COURT

HOW TO MINIMIZE YOUR ATTORNEY’S FEES IN LAS VEGAS FAMILY COURT To hire a Las Vegas divorce attorney for your divorce is a major financial commitment.   A Las Vegas family law can cost you anywhere from $150.00 an hour to $600.00 an hour.  Although a higher hourly rate does not necessarily insure of having the best family law lawyer, to a large extent, you get what...

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