Questions answered by Marshal Shawn Willick

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What is the proper way to respond to a lawyer sending me a divorce decree in an attempt to settle? I disagree with some items.

Marshal's answer | Answered on May 06, 2010

Don't get caught up on matters of form. Just try to communicate the substance of what you do not agree with, as clearly and directly as possible. ...

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Domestic Partnerships

Marshal's answer | Answered on May 06, 2010

Great question. The application form for a domestic partnership in Nevada (posted, with an explanation of the law on the Domestic Partnerships...

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I objected to my divorce decree that is said to be my agreement and the judge put through. Anything I can do?

Marshal's answer | Answered on May 05, 2010

Your question is a bit disjointed. If an agreement is stated in open court and recorded in the minutes, it becomes a binding order even before...

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If someone is under investigation for sexual assult, would I be able to leave state with our kids prior to the divorce?

Marshal's answer | Answered on May 05, 2010

Until there has been a judicial determination of custody, the Nevada relocation statute, NRS 125C.200, does not apply, and either parent can go...

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If I have a charge of domestic violence will it afffect my citizenship that happened like 7 yrs ago ?

Marshal's answer | Answered on May 05, 2010

I'm not sure I really understand the question. If you are an American citizen, no charge of DV will affect your citizenship in any way. If you...

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I need a divorce but cant find him

Marshal's answer | Answered on May 04, 2010

In Nevada divorce law, consent or even participation by the other party, while it may make things move faster, is not required. If necessary, you...

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Must there be a "custodial parent" or a "primary resdential parent" in the eyes of the court?

Marshal's answer | Answered on May 04, 2010

Well, the answer is a bit nuanced. While everyone is married and living together, no -- you are collectively free to arrange things as you see...

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My being the father of a 5-year old boy, how do I prepare myself to be custodial parent; And how is child support determined

Marshal's answer | Answered on May 03, 2010

Well, that's the default. A pretty complete explanation of the Nevada child support laws is set out on our web site, at...

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Family trusts and irrevocable trusts

Marshal's answer | Answered on May 03, 2010

There is not enough information provided to be sure what is actually going on. My suggestion would be to first speak to a wills, trust, and...

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What would be good cause(s) for victim to file/request Motion to Dissolve TPO?

Marshal's answer | Answered on May 03, 2010

It happens all the time (and there is a form for this), but the short version is that the facts and circumstances that led to issuance are no...

Marshal Shawn Willick's Answers (877)

What is the proper way to respond to a lawyer sending me a divorce decree in an attempt to settle? I disagree with some items.

Domestic Partnerships

I objected to my divorce decree that is said to be my agreement and the judge put through. Anything I can do?

If someone is under investigation for sexual assult, would I be able to leave state with our kids prior to the divorce?

If I have a charge of domestic violence will it afffect my citizenship that happened like 7 yrs ago ?

I need a divorce but cant find him

Must there be a "custodial parent" or a "primary resdential parent" in the eyes of the court?

My being the father of a 5-year old boy, how do I prepare myself to be custodial parent; And how is child support determined

Family trusts and irrevocable trusts

What would be good cause(s) for victim to file/request Motion to Dissolve TPO?