Divorce from overseas

It is sometimes possible to get a U.S. Court to enforce a foreign divorce decree, but such is not certain. Much depends on which other country,...

My husband is 40,000.00 in credit card debt and states that since it is in his name I cannot be responsible for it. Which is wh

As with so much in Family Law, the answer is "maybe." If both of you are signatories on the card, then (irrespective of marital status) you both...

I got a default divorce and was awarded the paid for house. He has been gone for two years. How do I get his name off the deed?

There is a court rule (NRCP 70) that provides for exactly the relief you need, if the Decree itself did not properly transfer ownership of the home...

What married / divorce rights does a woman have if any if she has been living with a man for over 15 years in nevada. w /kids

I disagree with much of the prior answer, except the direction to consult with qualified counsel. I have litigated several cases such as yours --...

Can I lose my rights for moving out of my house three years ago. Is it considered abandament. Also what about his retirement.

You raise two issues. As to the house, the rules are quite different between CA (the marital community ends at final separation) and NV (the...

I would like to file an TPO on my ex-boyfriend for myself and my daughter what are the legal steps in

Your right to seek an order of protection is not dependent on whether your ex-boyfriend is on the birth certificate. Please review the information...

Father's right to have joint custody of his son.

There is a lot you do not indicate, including whether you are on the birth certificate as the father. If so, both parents have equal legal...

My ex wife will not allow me to talk to my daughter during her time

The situation you describe is sad, but the first question is: "What does the existing court order say about telephone communication?" If your...

My fiancees stepmom is threatening to take me to court to see my daughter...can she do that?

As with so much in Family Law, the answer is "maybe." But mostly, the law is on your side. Specifically, the United States Supreme Court stated...

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I have primary custody of my 20 month old son. I want to move out of state. Father and I never married. what are my chances.

The Nevada relocation statute (NRS 125C.200) provides that it applies in all cases where custody of the child has already been established. As you...