How will our home be divided in divorce in Reno, NV, purchased with my wifes inheritance received during marriage

Ms. Whitbeck is right. The controlling question will be whether the addition of your name to the title constitutes an intentional act of...

What should I do when my father is threatening to kill our neighbors?

Call police first, then get him in to see a psychiatrist. This is not something to put off. Do it now. That you know it's a potential problem...

What options exist for my wife in regards to forcing her sister to sell the home in Reno they inherited equally .

You will have to file a lawsuit to enforce the terms of the agreement. Hopefully that agreement was made part of the probate proceedings (where...

My colleagues are right. You need to obtain a guardianship and the process is not particularly difficult. You could simply have her sign a document...

How does child custody work when neither parents were married?

I agree with my colleagues. You start with equal rights and go from there. If you can prove his drinking and smoking is impairing his ability to...

What do I do when my ex will not sign the QuitClaim Deed on the house I was awarded in our divorce?

It depends upon the language of the Decree. Many decrees have language that require a spouse to sign all documents presented to them that are...

Child born in Ohio with mother sole custody moves to nevada for 2+yrs. Father is now threatening to take custody?

You've received good advice from two of the most capable attorneys in town. Since you have a custody order in place, that will control until...

Can i get custody of my daughter? if i get deported will i have any rights to see her?

Ms. Whitbeck is right. Your immigration status does not control your right to be a father, but your behavior will influence the judge's orders....

How would my mom give up custody to someone that is not my biological father?

That's a really tough situation because your mother has a much stronger claim to custody of you than your former step-dad. If your mom agrees with...

Can I (myself) do the initial filing for a divorce? Then, if I need to, retain a lawyer after the person is served?

Yes, you can, and it's fairly easy. You can go down to the Family Law Self Help Center (or visit it online at...