Divorce

Divorcing Families Are Actively Struggling With Addiction

Many divorcing families who end up in Family Court have struggled, or are actively struggling with addiction issues. Whether mine is the client with addiction issues, or the client on the other side of the case is the one struggling with addiction, the entire family (and the case) are impacted by the addiction. When parties have children, the addiction often takes center stage as the rest of the family and the legal issues swirl around the main feature, the addiction.

17: Feb, 2016

Divorce

He left the house so we are legally separated, right?

“He left the house so we are legally separated, right?” No, you are still married and he can still run up the credit cards and destroy your credit.

13: Nov, 2015

Divorce

Interspousal torts involving posts in social media

Interspousal Torts: “Can I sue my Husband for cheating on me and then posting our very private personal pictures on the internet?” Tough questions with no clear answers.

7: Oct, 2015

Divorce

From Divorce, Happy Families Are Not All Alike

I wish that all of my divorce clients were able to get to this place with their former spouse, particularly when they have children together. This article filled me with hope because here is a real life example of a divorced couple successfully navigating together time as a family despite all of the challenges to doing so. I have some former clients who have been able to achieve this as well.

30: Sep, 2015

Divorce

Do I have to wait until the trial to get things done?

Prior to the start of a divorce case, there are no orders and you can “move things around” as you need. However, you have a duty to your spouse to be financially responsible and to not be wasteful of marital money. Keep track of the things you do as the Court is likely to want a description of any “big steps.”

22: Sep, 2015

Divorce

Divorce Law is a hard area of law to be in …

Divorce! I often joke with my client’s that it is a hard area of law to be in. That if I have to assist a client in fighting over a blender one more time I’m going to buy a warehouse full of blenders and start giving them out as gifts when people retain us as their lawyer. All kidding aside, I know what drives people to this point. It isn’t really about the blender.

7: Sep, 2015

Divorce

How To Handle Your New Relationship With Your Divorce Lawyer

Think of looking for a divorce attorney as starting a new relationship, be smart and choose wisely.

31: Aug, 2015

Divorce, Family Law In Nevada

Division of Community Property – MUST BE EQUAL

Many divorcing parties are unaware of the fact that Nevada’s community property law requires an “equal division” at divorce. A divorcing couple will often have a general discussion about splitting assets, but do not take the time to determine of the agreement complies with Nevada law or otherwise meet legal requirements for an unequal buy proscar uk online disposition.

7: Feb, 2014

Custody, Divorce, Family Law In Nevada, Financial Disclosure Form

New Discovery Rules in Divorce Cases

Effective January 2013, there are new rules that apply for the financial disclosure form in complex divorces and front loaded discovery requirements for divorce cases in general. The new rules are available at the Nevada Supreme Court’s website.

11: Feb, 2013

Divorce, Family Law In Nevada

Divorcé’s Guide to Marriage

I read this article in the Wall Street Journal which is an excerpt from a forthcoming memoir about getting through a divorce. It is a personal recollection, but one worth reading. It also reflects on the Gen X’ers who have defined families in contrast to our parents, but sometimes still find themselves in a similar buy genuine proscar family place – namely divorcing – despite all of their best efforts.

12: Jul, 2011

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