When parents divorce or separate, they have to address their parental responsibilities. Shared custody is the standard. In fact, under Nevada law, there is an expectation of joint custody in any situation where parents live separately regardless of their marital...
Divorce
The rise of gray divorce: what is driving the trend?
Divorce is never easy, but for individuals over 50, it can come with a unique set of challenges. Gray divorce, a term for divorce among individuals over the age of 50, has been steadily increasing in recent years. This trend is evident in cities across the U.S.,...
What happens to retirement benefits during a divorce?
The money people earn and the resources they save can help ensure their comfort during their retirement years. Those assets can be at risk during a divorce. Typically, pensions and retirement savings are subject to division when people divorce. However, financial...
How social media activity can affect a divorce
Millions of people rely on social media as a way to efficiently communicate with their friends and family members. People often turn to social media during times of confusion or distress seeking assistance. They can also convey important moments to many people at once...
How a divorcing couple can address their marital home
Couples preparing for divorce in Nevada often have numerous issues to address with one another. For example, they likely need to talk about property division matters. Many couples buy a marital home together and then have to talk about addressing that property when...
How Nevada handles property division during a divorce
When a marriage ends, spouses have many practical issues to address. Dividing their property is often one of the biggest challenges. The longer the marriage lasted, the more people may have acquired as marital property. There may be real estate, retirement savings,...
Can you share a nanny after your divorce?
When you’re a parent, the last thing that you want to do is to have your divorce negatively affect your children by disrupting their sense of stability and routine. Sharing the same nanny with your co-parent is a good way to provide some continuity for the kids – but...
3 ways to reduce the stress children feel during divorce
Divorce proceedings are often so emotionally stressful that parents have a hard time balancing their needs with the needs of their children. It is very easy for adults to let their feelings influence how they behave, often resulting in negative consequences for the...
Divorce could occur if you both view money differently
Financial issues often cause divorce. Many times, couples simply can’t resolve these issues themselves, or the financial stress on the marriage may be too great. This is often why something like job loss leads to divorce, for instance. It becomes harder for them to...
Will the Nevada family courts punish your spouse for cheating?
When you first start a relationship with someone, you may have an unrealistically idealized image of them. You might expect that your spouse would never do anything to hurt you. Sadly, they may eventually disappoint you by doing something that utterly destroys your...