How can I add my husbands last name to my son's last name? Using a hyphen? Or what options do I have?

If you have the natural father's consent, you just need to file a name change petition with the court with the father's signature. Absent...

What can I do to protect my child from his father? I don't want my son to have anything to do with him because he won't be safe.

I agree with my colleague. I would like to add that Nevada takes domestic violence very seriously. If a person has been found by clear and...

You will need an attorney in Oklahoma to answer when and if your divorce is finalized in that state. In Nevada (which does not apply in your...

Residency question on filing a divorce

I concur with my colleague. Only one party has to meet the residency requirements. Still, you have an argument that you are a Nevada resident. ...

In what situations is NRS126.101(1) usually used for?

The old version of that statute required the child to be named as a party to all paternity actions--in addition to the parents. That was archaic,...

How can I get an annulment in Nevada? I can't get it in NY because I REALLY DO NOT WANT A DIVORCE for religious reasons.

So long as the residency requirements are met or if you were married in Nevada, you can get an annulment here. You'll have to show a reason why...

How do I go about getting a change of venue for a custody case?

The venue in this case is governed by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). Essentially, the UCCJEA has a 6 month...

Can a prenup signed before marriage legally be changed/altered after you're married?

It can, but subject to post-nuptial agreement rules. Both sides will need to agree to change it, however. Prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements...

Does the father of my five year old daughter have any chance to obtain joint custody of our daughter?

AB 263 (the new law you mentioned) applies to initial determinations, not necessarily modifications of custody. Still, facts such as yours...

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What options are available to me, considering the order I received signed by the Judge is not what I agreed on?

You have several options. You can request that the Order be set aside due to fraud under Rule 60(b). You can request that the Order be corrected...