My ex husband and I have been divorced a few years. We share 4 children. In our decree we each claim 2 of our children on our taxes. I have primary custody and he has visitations. This year our oldest son has stopped his visitations with my ex husband. He has solely lived with me since the first... Read more »
answered on Sep 30, 2022
Generally speaking the parent who has primary custody claims the children on taxes UNLESS it has either been agreed or Ordered otherwise in the Decree.
If your Decree states that the father is to claim 2 of the kids then its best to follow the Decree to avoid being in contempt.
If... Read more »
I have court papers from the district court saying it was cancelled. Also signed by the mother.but my checks are still garnished etc.
answered on Sep 21, 2022
The answer to the questions would depend on the what the court papers said.
Did it include past child support, current support, judgements, ect?
Also, while a mother could waive current/ongoing and past child support due to her for the child, she can not waive an amount due to the... Read more »
I want to leave because I have no family or support here
answered on Sep 12, 2022
To legally leave the state with the child you should file for divorce and include an emergency motion to relocate.
My lawyer was very rude tryed to coerce me into pleading in family court and quit when I asked about an appeal because I never got 72hr hearing for child removal in Las vegas 89115
What form do I file to contest termination of guardianship ?
answered on Aug 30, 2022
You might try looking at the Family Law Self Help Center website.
I have an existing child custody agreement but after my sons december visit to his dads he came home and told me he was sexually abused buy his father 4 times. I filed a motion to modify custody and filed a police report. The judge ordered a CPS investigation and has the findings. I was told by CPS... Read more »
answered on Aug 5, 2022
You can file a Motion to Modify Custody and explain to the court why you kept your son and ask the court to change custody to you as dad is assaulting the child. However, you want to be sure the sexual assault has been substantiated or the court is unlikely to change custody without some other... Read more »
I’m primary of son (16)in Nevada ex is primary of daughter(13) in Idaho. Idaho has jurisdiction. Court custody is alternate summers holiday no child support. Split medical cost 2019 court date she didnt get primary of son back no substantial change. She asked if I would take daughter because... Read more »
answered on Aug 5, 2022
You should consult an Idaho attorney. From a Nevada attorneys' perspective and with the limited information above, you can file in court asking for primary custody if you have had primary custody ( even if it was voluntary given to you) as this can be seen as a substantial change assuming... Read more »
For the last 10 years, my family has lived away from our extended family due to work. I have been a stay at home mom for 10 years while my husband has worked and advanced his schooling and graduated from University. I have no more than a HS education and no skills to obtain a job to help support my... Read more »
answered on Jul 5, 2022
Assuming you have or had case with Family Court, you would need to file a Motion for Relocation.
If you do not have a case then you would first need to file for divorce; custody or legal separation depending on your circumstances, then in this case you can file yourMotion for Relocation.... Read more »
My husband hid a domestic violence misdemeanor from me. He has been violent to me. After 5 years, can I get an annulment?
answered on Jun 29, 2022
Nevada law does not have a time limit to annul a marriage, however three years seems to be the general consensus.
that is not to say that the annulment will not be granted if the marriage is longer than the three years, but to get the annulment you must meet the requirements which are you... Read more »
My ex moved to be closer to his mom (she's his source of income). He's currently having mental health issues. He has talked about dating Jesus, seeing and hearing god, shooting demons, my oldest having a demonic name (she goes by a chosen name), and demons "attaching" themselves... Read more »
answered on Jun 1, 2022
It appears from your message that you have reason for concern regarding his visitations with the kids. I am not certain what type of visitation dad has but you might want to consider filing a motion for modification of custody yourself if you are planning on keeping the kids away from him. This... Read more »
this and I have him more than his dad because my husband works out of state. We have been doing this arrangement for a year now, and just today she told me she is keeping their son on Sunday (which is the day we always switch off) because of Mother's Day and she still wants him back the... Read more »
answered on May 10, 2022
Since it appears from your question that there is no legal custody order in place, Mom has the right to keep her son if she chooses without legal repercussions. I suggest that Dad file for custody and get a legally binding order in place for his custody rights and avoid any future issues like... Read more »
Custody order wanting sole custody. Well I wasn’t able to make it to court so judge gave her sole custody and I have no rights or visitation. But in 2016 I moved back to Nevada to be in my daughters life. I’ve been around my daughter for almost 5 and half years. I’ve taken her places bought... Read more »
answered on May 10, 2022
I believe strongly in retaining counsel whenever you have a legal matter regarding custody of children. These cases can get very complicated and you are fighting for the most important and fundamental right as a parent. It should be handled by an experienced attorney to get you the best possible... Read more »
I just need an Affidavit signed by court saying her name was modified; changes from Jingle Melton to Cloe Melton.
answered on May 9, 2022
You will have to file a form N-565, pay $555, and wait. The current processing times can exceed 11.5 months. For more information, go to www.uscis.gov or schedule an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration attorney.
answered on May 9, 2022
A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. The issues of the question are not fully clear. There's no guarantee every question here is picked up, but you could add a few categories and repost. That might improve your chances of an attorney in the relevant... Read more »
He owes $25K in arrears and was being garnished but now has his commission checks cut in his RE partners name to avoid further garnishments
answered on May 2, 2022
I am assuming that you have an order from either the family court or DA's office as the father has been garnished. You can either contact the DA's office and request they investigate further into his income or file a motion with the family court.
Because the arrears are over... Read more »
Back to California with my grandmother . I want bring my son with me back to California without getting in trouble or charge with kippnapping.
answered on Apr 28, 2022
At the very least you want to get his agreement in writing. The safest best would be to open a court case and file the agreement in that case.
I filed a motion for relocation with child that I now want to "cancel" because I cannot afford to move with her and was only moving with the promise of help from her father which he has now revoked.
answered on Apr 26, 2022
If the other parent has not responded to your motion you can simply file a Notice to Vacate the Hearing.
If the other parent has responded. You will need an agreement from the other parent to Vacate the Hearing. This would be call a Stipulation and Order to Vacate The Hearing.
If... Read more »
answered on Apr 26, 2022
We have several options for locating law and forms. Below are a few.
The Librarians at our Law Libraries are extremely helpful. They can help with forms and law.
https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/law_library/index.php
The UNLV Law Library... Read more »
he took me too court for contempt he was granted 5 days of Xtra parenting time.can he add that to his already long 16 day time-frames in summer or do I have a right to say no.
answered on Apr 26, 2022
Normally with proper notice he can add the awarded 5 days to any time period he wants with limited exceptions. For the most part, holiday's and the other parents vacations or special days are off limits. Review the Order which gave him the additional time for specific's. You may also... Read more »
That are approved for by his insurance. My son has been sick throughout the year school year I picked out two doctors made appointments because he hadn't give me his doctors that he suggested. Then he decides to go and find a doctor and take him to the doctor. I still want them to go to a... Read more »
answered on Apr 19, 2022
If the custody order awards you both joint legal custody, then you both have the right to take the child to doctors if needed. it is important that you both discuss the choice of doctors as the court is expecting you both to co-parent. Please know that with joint legal custody, one parent cannot... Read more »
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