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Her dad used her name to buy it, but he used his money to pay it off. Her married name is still on the assessor's information.
answered on Dec 26, 2024
Maybe. In general, quitclaiming or deeding a property does eliminate your interest in the property. But sometimes there are ways to get some or all of it back. The answer depends on the laws of your state and the specific circumstances.
In Nevada, it is usually possible to re-acquire a... View More 
Meaning since the initial preliminary hearing petitions, depositions, and legally submitted documents that the court clerk allowed. Had the plaintiffs name incorrectly spelled for more then for almost 2 years. Also, the children in question that were twins, there birthdays were constantly... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2024
In theory, yes, you can file a motion to dismiss, perhaps for failure to state a claim or lack of jurisdiction over the parties due to errors in their names. You could also try a motion for summary judgment, showing that the pleadings are factually wrong.
But faced with the sort of... View More
I don't want to make this easy for him. What he did to me is beyond belief after 24 years of marriage. I would Iike to know my options .
answered on Dec 12, 2024
Proper service does not require 'acceptance.' If the papers are handed to you or otherwise placed into your knowing possession, then you have been served. Service can also be made by giving the papers to an adult staying at your home. In Nevada, service can even be made to a guard in a... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2024
A marriage in one state is given 'full faith and credit' in all other states. The same goes for divorces: a divorce in one state is recognized in all other states.
You need to get divorced in the state in which either you or your husband currently resides: this may be neither... View More
How can I challenge the legality of the adoption of my son?
Which was finalized in Washoe County without proper notice or due process, despite my role as his primary caregiver?
How can I seek to vacate the adoption order based on procedural irregularities, fraud, and... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2024
Before an adoption there is usually a Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) of the existing parent(s). Very likely what you are seeking to do is reverse the TPR order. How you would do this depends on the circumstances. If you were unaware of the hearing and did not attend, or there was a reason... View More
He now has guardianship over his 22 year old disabled daughter. The child support was transferred from Indiana to Nevada.
answered on Nov 8, 2024
How to forgive child support arrears?
The right way: the parties should enter file a stipulation in whatever court the child support was ordered. In Nevada, the stipulation should state that the obligation has been satisfied, and the means by which it has been satisfied. If the... View More
Father is pending trial, and step mom he seeked visitation with the children. Bio mom’s lawyer is requesting a subpoena for Bio dad’s criminal discovery. Is this allowed, or is this protected information? Step mom cannot see the discovery as she’s a potential witness in the criminal case.
answered on Nov 8, 2024
Normally yes, a family attorney can requesting pending criminal discovery. Criminal discovery is not protected from discovery in family law cases.
If there is some reason that a party should not receive discovery, then you need to request a protective order. Or, if a subpoena has... View More
He is refusing to let them talk to me
answered on Oct 29, 2024
Cutting off communication is, in general, not a good move for Dad. One of the factors a Court must consider when deciding what is in the best interest of the child is "which parent is more likely to allow the child to have frequent associations and a continuing relationship with the... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2024
Unfortunately, there are rarely any second chances once the divorce has been finalized. Especially if the problem is with your attorney and not the court.
You can file a motion to reconsider, if you believe the court made a mistake. In Clark County, you only have a week to do this. But... View More
Or is it ok to go during my custody time? Other parent refuse to communicate respectfully. We both have joint legal and physical custody. No other items or notes mentioned in the order except the following notice.
“PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF ORDER: THE ABDUCTION,
CONCEALMENT OR... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2024
Parents seeking to maintain control over the other parent often proclaim rules like 'no travel outside the state' and try to use this sections to support their claim.
This section does not prohibit you from travelling out of state during your custody time, as long as you do not... View More
Example: no grandparents, aunts, uncles, or significant others
answered on Dec 25, 2024
You mean by a state court judge? Not really.
The IRS has its own rules regarding who can claim children for various exemptions and tax benefits. For the dependent deduction, it is generally the person the child lived with more than half the year, but there are other requirements. See,... View More
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