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

I suggest you seek guidance from an experienced Family Law attorney that can help to review your case and the judge's ruling to best determine your available options.

I suggest you seek guidance from an experienced Family Law attorney that can help to review your case and the judges ruling to best determine your available options.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

I'm sorry to hear you're in this difficult situation. Continuing to comply with the court ordered evaluations and screenings are definitely in your best interest and can only help your case. My suggestion is to look into Legal Aid Services in your area as they may be able to help out or... View More

You may file a motion with the court to ask for guardianship. Nevada Family Law courts do prefer that both parents share custody of their children whenever possible, therefore the burden to prove this change in custody is in the child’s best interest will be on you as the grandparent. However,... View More

It is best to respond to the child support lawsuit with a request that child custody also be reevaluated. If child support is awarded, it will be based on how the child custody is arranged. Both the child custody and child support cases should be held in the state where the children have resided... View More

Where to file depends a few factors.

- If you already have an open case then file where you have the open case.

- If you had a prior case that decided custody then you will either need to file in that state or file to domesticate/register your prior order in the new state. Once... View More

If you do not already have custody orders then you need to file a custody case and seek custody and/or visitation with your child.

If you already have custody orders then you can file to enforce them. You can also call the police for a civil stand by to help facilitate visitation.... View More

I am sorry for the way you are being treated. Only you can decide if you are ready to file for separation or divorce. You can request support with both a divorce or with a legal separation.

Also, once you file with the court you can also file for a request for Joint Preliminary Injunction.... View More