Can the Nevada State Division of Welfare and Supportive Services petition for paternity without Mother's consent?

Yes, they certainly can. When a person applies for welfare benefits, they sign over their right to receive child support and the state pursues...

In an uncontested divorce in Las Vegas, is it state mandated for the father's wages to be garnished for child support?

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In an uncontested divorce in Las Vegas, is it state mandated for the father's wages to be garnished for child support?

State law prefers a garnishment of wages. The parties can stipulate for wages not to be garnished and payments to be made voluntarily, but the...

If no resolution from mediation, does the mediator still give their custody recommendation to the judge?

I mostly agree with my colleague, EXCEPT that in Southern Nevada, there are times the Family Mediation Program is asked to do something akin to a...

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Rules of paying for h3elp in a custody battle?

If you are married and in a custody battle as part of a divorce, you cannot touch your 401k without the court's permission as potentially half of...

My daughter is 2, has been raised by another man can he adopt her?

You cannot do an adoption until the bio father's parental rights have been terminated, or he consents. It sounds like he will not consent, but...

How do i go about visiting and speaking to my son while my dad is his guardian? he wont allow us contact

You have two legal options: First, if you are now a fit parent and able to provide for your child, you can bring a motion to terminate the...

Can a "Paternal Grandmother" seek out visitation if paternity of the father has not been established?

Can she do all of this? Yes, obviously, as she has. Will she get very far with it? No, not in Northern Nevada. Indeed, on the facts as you have...

Former spouse in rehab,separated for 9 years,children under mom in laws care,

If your mother-in-law still has legal custody of the children, then custody cannot be decided in your divorce case. As such, you can file for...

What's my next thing to do if father won't give consent to move kids

Actually, he can stop you from moving . . . or at least from taking the children with you. Relocation cases are very difficult. There are certain...