Mother & father have joint legal and physical custody of child. Can't agree on kindergaten school.

When parents with equal rights cannot agree, they need to ask the Judge to make a decision. This is normally done through a motion. There are two...

In NV, the child support amount for one child is 18%. What if the individual has other kids?

There are deviation factors that can increase or decrease the amount of child support (NRS 125B.080(9)). One of these factors is the legal...

Can 2 adult children sue father for back child support?

Under Nevada law, absent a court order, you cannot go back more than 4 years for retroactive support, and even that is very difficult. If your...

As grandparents, can my husband and I sue my daughter's ex boyfriend for the financial support that we have provided?

Unless you have a guardianship over the child, you have no legal standing to get child support (or reimbursement). However, the child's mother can...

My 6yr olds father wants to sign over his rights how do I get this done?

An adoption cannot be done unless the natural father's rights have been terminated. The natural father cannot just sign over his rights, and he...

Regarding Post Educational Support - when a parent elects to get a Parent loan how does that effect post support..

Nevada law does not have child support go past age 18 (or 19 if still in high school, or high school graduation, whichever comes first). Nevada...

Whatever your ex may have done in the past is irrelevant, as you did not enforce the court's order. Your ex is now standing on the order, which he...

Divorced Settled

There's really nothing you can do, as you are not the one paying this lawyer. At some point if the lawyer takes too long, the Court will ask for...

If my husband and I both talked about divorcing, I make the first move, I move out with the children, can I then file?

There is no requirement in Nevada that you be living separate and apart to get a divorce. If you and your husband can agree on terms, you can...

What are my options as a mother?

Your options depend on the language in your existing court orders. You will need a motion of some kind, possibly on an emergency basis depending...