How do we proceed as an unmarried couple splitting up a household? (we have a son also)

A family court can accept jurisdiction as to the personal property of unmarried couples involved in a custody dispute. It is the Landreth case...

Taxes - Child Custody

A judge can make an order on that issue but some judges will just defer to the federal government. The Sertic case allows the Court to make a...

Is it still contempt if the children don’t want to go?

It might not be contempt but if there is an order for visitation that is not being followed, the Court can order compensatory visitation. Children...

Can I receive alimony if I only been married 4 years but it's under false pretenses? He never advised me there would be no sex

Alimony in short marriages is rarely granted but even if it is, it might be just for the duration of the divorce case. It might not survive at...

Custody

The short answer is to file a motion and make it clear what you are seeking and why you think that is best. If a parent is available, any child...

My ex wants 50/50 custody ?

I agree with Keith across the board. The best interest of the child is the Court's consideration and to the extent that parents cannot agree what...

I 100% agree with Keith. He knows his stuff and certainly his response is backed up by the current state of Nevada law. You definitely need to sit...

I am unaware that you have to dissolve a domestic partnership prior to marriage. I have not seen a marriage license certificate in awhile. The...

How do I update a divorce established in Utah, now that I am a Nevada resident?

You would domesticate your divorce in Nevada and then request that the Court in Nevada accept jurisdiction and the court in Utah to release...

Can I use video recordings from my cell phone for child custody case?

Many judges will allow video recording of child exchanges to eliminate the he said - she said. Our office offers free legal consultations.