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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Nevada on
Q: I currently have joint custody. We have a MSA put in place that he has the insurance and we both pay half.

His insurance didn't work so I got Medicaid. In the past before the MSA was put in place he would refuse me taking the children to the doctor. We also have our family wizard account and now he's asking if I have Medicaid. He has a lawyer. Should I have gotten Medicaid without his... View More

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answered on Apr 8, 2022

The law requires that the children be insured. If the agreement was for Dad to cover the child under his insurance and he is no longer able to do that, getting Medicaid should not present a problem as you are being responsible by having the children insured.

You should both be sharing...
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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Civil Litigation for Nevada on
Q: I’ve been divorced for about almost two years. Me and my ex bought a house together.

I’ve been divorced for about almost two years. Me and my ex bought a house together and she was ordered to sell or refinance within a year. She has done neither. If she sold then the profits were to be split equally. Do to the pandemic I wasn’t sure if I could have force her out in the first... View More

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Bonnie M Lonardo
answered on Apr 4, 2022

If the divorce decree stated that the equity of the house was to be evenly divided, she must follow the court order. Failure to do so would be contempt of court and you can file a motion with the court forcing her to abide by the decree.

2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Nevada on
Q: If a parent has been absent for 6 years and doesn’t pay child support would that be child abandonment?

If it is child abandonment, would the mother still have to petition through the courts for him to sign over his parental rights?

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Bonnie M Lonardo
answered on Apr 4, 2022

In Nevada, abandonment occurs after a 6 month absence from the child. However, the absence doesn't automatically amount to giving up the parental rights to the child. The mother would have to file with the court to have the rights terminated.

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Nevada on
Q: My husband and I have had his son for 2 years can the bio mom come take him ?

Does she have the right to come from az to nv to take him from us when She's had zero contact with him

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Bonnie M Lonardo
answered on Apr 4, 2022

As the biological mother she will have rights. the extent of those rights will depend on the facts of the case.

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Nevada on
Q: If my husband and I were to divorce would I have rights to his business or commercial property if I’m not on the loan?
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Bonnie M Lonardo
answered on Mar 21, 2022

Nevada is a community property state and thus any property that is acquired during the marriage, regardless of whose name is on the loan or title, can be subject to equitable division.

It is best to speak to an attorney to discuss your situation and decide what if any rights you have to...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Nevada on
Q: Can I file a tpo on a parent that was arrested for assault on her court ordered week and had an outstanding warrant

She was arrested for assault on her court ordered week for premeditated assault. She brought the kids to my house pretending she had to work, told the person she was going to assault she would be back to “smash her face in” went back and assaulted her. She was arrested and had an outstanding... View More

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Bonnie M Lonardo
answered on Mar 11, 2022

A TPO is filed if their fear of threat of domestic violence, harassment or stalking, workplace harassment, sexual assault or child abuse.

If you are in this situation, then you should consider filing a TPO.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Civil Litigation for Nevada on
Q: If my girlfriend finances a car in her name and we break up, am I still responsible for the payments ?
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Bonnie M Lonardo
answered on Mar 8, 2022

as you are not married, and the car is in your girlfriend's name only, you should not be responsible for it if you should break up.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Nevada on
Q: My wife kicked me out and got rid of my truck

Hi my wife kicked me out after a little over a year of marriage in the beginning of December. A few weeks later she had one of her friends call me and say he's towing my custom truck that I spent the last 10 years building out of the garage and if I don't give him money he's going to... View More

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Bonnie M Lonardo
answered on Mar 7, 2022

because you are both still married and have not filed any documents with the court (I am assuming you have not), the court will not be able to assist you with this matter at the moment as you are both still married.

I recommend you remove your truck and any other personal belongings from...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Adoption, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Nevada on
Q: Hi,I have a step son and he has 2 last names. Taylor-O’Neill.Which name would be used as his last name, e.g in school?

We agreed on the hyphenated last name so the mother was happy, but overall we wanted him to have his dads last name(O’Neill). Was it wrong how we hyphenated it. Is the first last name what places,business, etc go by? Thank you.

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Bonnie M Lonardo
answered on Feb 28, 2022

if the legal name is hyphenated, the entire hyphenated name should be used as his last name.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Nevada on
Q: I difnt know I owed child support cause I thought my parental rights were taken from all 3 of my kids not just 1

I owe 20000 now I found out when they took my stimulus n refund last year.My ex told child support he didnt want the money but they are still pursuing.can I get this dismissed?

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Bonnie M Lonardo
answered on Feb 12, 2022

Your ex can contact District Attorney child support division and request to 'waive' the outstanding child support arrears.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Nevada on
Q: 50/50 custody. Steps to move out of state with children; if ex husband will not permit it?

Ex husband will nor come to an understanding or arrangement.

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Bonnie M Lonardo
answered on Feb 7, 2022

Unless your Order gave you permission to relocate with the children, it is best not to do so without either the other party's consent or Judge approval as you will likely be Ordered to return the children, may have to pay for the other side's attorney fees and/or may cause the judge to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Nevada on
Q: Can a hearing date be moved without a pro se litigant being notified? If not, what can I do about the outcome?

I had a hearing scheduled for my case get postponed until another hearing scheduled for 21 days later occurred. However, the judge and opposing party both were in court on the date for MY case but were discussing the other case. I almost didn't show up, even called the clerk of the court to... View More

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Bonnie M Lonardo
answered on Jan 25, 2022

Hearing dates are fluid and are constantly subject to being changed for many different reasons some of which can be due to the court's calendar or counsel's conflict. If a court hearing is changed, you should have received a notice giving you the new hearing date. Although I understand... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Nevada on
Q: Can my ex put our son in a school without my permission?

My ex husband and I share 50/50 custody of our sons. We agreed to pull our 5 year old out of kindergarten due to us believing he is not ready for school yet. We had agreed not to force him to go to dads when he is refusing to go and now he is also forcing him to go after telling him he wouldn’t.... View More

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Bonnie M Lonardo
answered on Jan 25, 2022

this answer depends on your decree. if you both share joint legal custody, it is customary for both parents to be involved in this type of school decision - unless your decree states differently. Further, giving a five year old the right to decide on custody/timeshare is not something a judge... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Nevada on
Q: Me & my now ex wife , had filed for divorce. We agreed on each person keeping their own stuff , we did not do 50/50 on

anything. The divorce status says case is closed. She is now saying she is going to sue me/change divorce because I recently sold my house & she wants money from that . Is she able to sue me or do that ? (Also I bought the house 4 years before we got married)

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Bonnie M Lonardo
answered on Dec 10, 2021

Once the divorce has been finalized and the notice of entry of Decree has been filed your divorce is final and the parties are bound by the Orders in the Decree.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Nevada on
Q: How do I get my kids father to stop drunk texting me in the middle of the night.

My kids father no longer has legal or physical custody. He has chosen to not sew or talk to them in a year. But now he's starting to text me in the middle of the night drunk or on drugs or both. How do I get him to stop. Also says hes working but I have not been able to get the DA office to... View More

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Bonnie M Lonardo
answered on Dec 6, 2021

your message does to specify whether the custody arrangement is a court order or based on the fact that Dad has chosen not to speak to the child for a year. If there is no legal custody order in place, I suggest you file a Complaint with the court and address the child support in the same matter.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Nevada on
Q: Father lived in Las Vegas, passed away Feb 21, was told May 21, how can I find out if I am in his will?

I live in Florida, and last time we spoke he stated he was leaving his children a will or something, his current wife, who married him, while was still living with my mother, seems to have recently sold the house they were living in.

How can I find out if he had a will, and left us his... View More

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Bonnie M Lonardo
answered on Dec 2, 2021

this is something you need to speak to an attorney who practices estate and probate law.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Nevada on
Q: Non custodial parent wants joint custody. He is not on birth certificate. He never paid child support.

He waited 9 years to establish paternity test. He is lying about being in the child’s life. He only sees her whenever he wants to. Can he still get joint custody.

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Bonnie M Lonardo
answered on Dec 2, 2021

Although it may seem unfair, if he can prove paternity and wishes to be in the child's life, even after 9 years of no relationship with the child, it is likely that the judge may give him some type of custody/visitation rights.

It all depends on the particular situation and thus you...
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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Nevada on
Q: Do I have a legal right to know who is around my child when with the other parent if I have primary custody?

I have primary but share legal. Other parent refuses to let me know who's around our child when in her custody.

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Bonnie M Lonardo
answered on Nov 29, 2021

Normally speaking, a parent in a custody/divorce case with children does have the right to know where and with whom their children are spending time with. I say normally, because at times this gets a bit tricky with the parents becoming unreasonable in this request. Parents, during their assigned... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Domestic Violence for Nevada on
Q: My ex and her mom took my cats to a shelter when I wasn't home because my gf and I got in a fight. I lived here; crime?

My ex and I got into a fight when my ex was mad at me that I decided to come home to use the bathroom before a new job. She thought I was going to be late. When I went to leave, she followed me to my car. She damaged my property. She hit my car window with her hand she kicked my car. She grabbed my... View More

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Bonnie M Lonardo
answered on Nov 22, 2021

Hello,

I am so sorry you are going through this. These situations are never easy. Unfortunately, our firm practices family law and it seems like you may need to find an attorney who can assist you with a domestic abuse case.

I wish you all the best.

-Bonnie Lonardo, ESQ.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Nevada on
Q: I just discovered I have a 20 year old son. His mother denied he was mine then. Can she file retroactive support?
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Bonnie M Lonardo
answered on Nov 21, 2021

It is very unlikely that you will be made responsible for a child you had no knowledge of. It is best to speak to an attorney to better understand the specifics of your case and discuss your rights.

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