If you expect a child custody dispute, you may spend most of your time thinking about parenting schedules, court filings and your children. What you post online may not seem connected to those issues. However, photos, videos, comments and messages from social media...
Divorce
How long does alimony typically last in Nevada?
Divorce can feel overwhelming when you have relied on your spouse for financial support during marriage. One of the biggest questions you may have now is how long alimony will last in Nevada. Understanding how the courts approach support can help you plan for the...
3 steps to take to prepare for a divorce filing
Divorce is typically a lengthy process. Ending a marriage involves filing paperwork with the courts, waiting for designated periods before proceeding and then either negotiating with a spouse or litigating. Divorce proceedings often require a year or longer to...
Is joint custody standard in a Nevada divorce?
Most people preparing for divorce do not know what to expect. What little they know of divorce might come from popular media or from watching their friends divorce. People who are unsure of what to expect may set unrealistic goals and escalate conflicts unnecessarily....
3 potential benefits of negotiating an uncontested divorce
Divorces usually fall into one of two categories. Spouses might go to war with one another in a litigated or contested divorce. They fight over every detail and ask a judge to settle their disagreements. The alternative is the much calmer but frequently more complex...
How do the Nevada family courts split custody?
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...
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...
