If you are behind on child support payments, then yes, the state may assert a lien against your insurance claim in order to recoup the overdue child support. This is only one of the many options the court has in enforcing child support.

If the judge is not involved in the daily case activities of the former firm, then this would likely not be a conflict of interest situation. The judge has a duty to be impartial and their former employment should not play a part in their ruling. However, if you feel uncomfortable, you may exercise... View More

You are free to file for divorce in any state where you can meet the state requirements for divorce. The only requirement for a divorce in Nevada is that you or your spouse have lived in the state for at least six weeks prior to filing your divorce. You have the right to begin the process at any... View More

Nevada is a community property state, therefore all property, bank accounts, and other assets, as well as debts, acquired during the marriage are considered part of the marital estate. Both parties are automatically entitled to an equal share of the marital estate. Nevada family law courts do not... View More

In my experience, this extension is very commonly offered as a courtesy by either opposing attorneys or by the court. You do have the option to object, however, in my opinion it may not serve you well in the long run if you do return to court.

I would suggest you enlist the assistance of an experienced Family Law attorney to review the judge’s ruling as to why Child Support was denied. Generally speaking, being unemployed does not disqualify a non-custodial parent from their child support obligations, but there may have been other... View More

I always advise my clients to adhere to the court order as closely as possible to avoid punishment due to court order violations. Additionally, I always encourage my clients to communicate openly with the other party and to discuss matters such as these amicably, before resorting to court... View More

It would depend if the child is a minor, or if they are of legal age and therefore no longer the father’s responsibility, legally speaking. If the child is a minor, then the father is legally responsible for creating a safe environment for his children, this includes providing basic essentials... View More

You may petition the court for guardianship, however you will have the burden of proving that being the guardian for the children, over their biological father, is in the children’s best interest. In doing so, it would serve your case to include evidence of his abandonment.

If the mother had full custody of the child prior to her death, the child will likely be taken into state custody until arrangements have been made for a family member or guardian to care for the child. If not predetermined by the mother’s will, that process may include a hearing to determine... View More

Moving out of state without the other parent’s permission can be difficult, but it is not impossible. You will need to petition the court to have the judge decide whether moving the children away from their mother to be closer to your family is in the children’s best interest. You will need to... View More

If you have had a long standing visitation arrangement as well as a positive relationship with your grandchildren, and have evidence that it is in the child’s best interest that they remain in your care, then you may have a case to motion for joint custody. The right to child custody is only... View More

Generally speaking, if one parent is arrested, then the other parent would generally take on temporary primary or sole custody until the other parent is released or a custody modification is issued. If both parents are arrested, the children will be taken into state custody until released to a... View More

Unfortunately without all the information and further details regarding this case, I cannot provide strategic legal advice. This question is best addressed to the attorney representing your case.

Unless this matter is specifically mentioned in your custody agreement, then generally speaking the grandparents do not need additional permissions to take the child out of state. If they are traveling within the father’s designated visitation, then they only need the child’s father’s... View More

Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been fairly common for hearings to be postponed – sometimes even more than once. When a judge rules to postpone a case, it can be due to matters outside the party’s control, as in the case with COVID, or based on the judge’s determination.... View More

Post-nuptial agreements are recognized in all 50 states, regardless of where they were originally drafted and filed. However, many laws vary state to state, therefore, if a matter included in the post-nuptial agreement was pertinent to the laws in the state in which it was filed, that matter may... View More

I would recommend that you file a stipulation to modify the current spousal support court order. The modification should represent the new, agreed upon alimony amount that reflects what was deducted due to the car payment. Any other pre-payment should be made in the form of a check that is... View More

Nevada law does nullify an ex spouse as a beneficiary in a will dated before the time of divorce. All other beneficiaries in the will do however remain valid. If, as you say, the house was explicitly mentioned in the divorce decree as being left to your mother, then this may stand regardless of the... View More

As long as the couple has a valid Nevada marriage license and the ceremony was performed by a Nevada licensed Officiant with at least one witness, then the marriage is legally recognized. The officiant’s failure to record the marriage documentation within the required 10 days after the ceremony... View More