What should be the first order of business to gain full legal custody after a parent has left the state?

You can file a motion to modify custody and support. Or you can agree on something and file a stipulation. You should modify your orders to reflect...

I had divorce papers drawn up and both parties signed them (notarized) in 2014. How long do I have to file those papers?

It is very possible the court could reject them as stale. You can try, and if rejected, sign new ones. Preferably, I'd get new ones now if possible.

Can I take my 15 yr old daughter to a different state with joint custody for medical reasons.

Not without the other parent's permission. The other parent has custodial rights.

Service by publication question ? Divorce

You are going to have to do due diligence, no matter where she lives. Before a court will even allow service by publication, you will need to...

Nope. There is nothing you need to do here. Your marriage record remains intact here, regardless of divorce.

You can try. Even if legal, if he is exposing your son to second-hand smoke and generally neglecting him, this could be a basis to modify. It is...

Do I need written consent to move from Nevada if other parent no longer resides in Nevada?

Technically yes. But shouldn't be hard to get court permission under circumstances stated.

You will not be able to get guardianship over a fit parent. If he does not agree, and he is able to provide the basic necessities for the children,...

Can an abusive husband prevent me divorcing him?? (no children, property, or debt) can he still contest?

No one can stop you from getting a divorce. You are entitled to one as a matter of law. He can contest issues, sure. But in the end, you will be...

Going thru a divorce, what happens to our home?

1 of three things can happen: 1) he keep house and buy you out; 2) you keep house and buy him out; or 3) sell home and split proceeds. If you...