I pay child support but my son's mother won't let me see him. And he lives in Los Angeles, California with his grandmother

As both attorneys have stated, if your child has been living in California for at least the last 6 months, you need to file a custody case in...

Abandonment under the law can be found in the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 128. Specifically, NRS 128.012 states: “Abandonment of a child”...

I completely agree with everything Ms. Whitbeck stated. I would also add that you can probably save money in filing a joint petition particularly...

Can I take my child out of state if there is no court orders saying I cant?

If your intention is to relocate to Texas with your child, you cannot do so unless you have the father's consent in writing OR a court order. Even...

Do I have to get permission in writing from Father for either myself or my mother to travel across state lines with child?

You are absolutely permitted to go on vacation out of state without the father's permission. You have done all of the right things by giving him...

Will NRS125C.003, child born out of wedlock, apply to a child the wife had from another man during the marriage?

NRS 125C is the statute that addresses custody. You should consider NRS 125C.004 which talks about awarding to custody to a person other than a...

Will I be able to get an appeal to have another judge review my case ?

You could appeal the judge's decision but it is unlikely an appeal on these issues will be successful. You would be best served by having an...

Adopting

I agree with Ms. McFarling. You would either need the biological mother's consent to a termination OR you would need a court order granting the...

When you are engaged in the State of Nevada and your fiance gives you an engagement ring as a gift for your one year anniversary

Generally, in Nevada, an engagement ring is going to be considered a gift. There are going to be very few exceptions where he may be able to ask...

I agree with Mr. James. If you want to be divorced you need to file the final decree. You can try to file it and see if the Clerk's Office will...