Insights from Your Social Media: Reflecting on Parenting
What Your Social Media Says About You and Your Parenting Skills In an era where our lives unfold online, the impact of social media cannot be overstated. Our Reno lawyers understand the magnitude of your digital presence and how it can influence the outcome of your case. In this blog, we delve into why your […]
What Qualifies as Child Neglect in Nevada
What Qualifies as Child Neglect in Nevada? Child neglect is a serious concern. It is broadly defined as the failure of a caregiver to provide a child with the necessary care and supervision for their well-being. In this blog, we explore what qualifies as child neglect, its legal implications, and when it may be necessary […]
Enforcing Child Support Payments
How to Enforce Child Support Payments Ensuring consistent child support payments is essential for your child’s financial security. When noncustodial parents fail to meet their child support obligations, it can lead to financial stress and uncertainty for custodial parents. This blog provides insights on how to effectively enforce child support payments. Understanding Child Support Payments […]
Q&A: Divorce Expectations
Attorney Kathleen Mangan Interview: Divorce Expectations We recently sat down with our newest family law attorney, Kathleen Mangan. We asked about her perspective on being a Reno family law attorney and expectations of divorce. Kathleen shares her passion for helping families find a new norm, her approach to dealing with opposition, and essential advice for those […]
Paternity in Nevada
Paternity Attorneys assisting families in Reno, Sparks, Washoe County, and Northern Nevada Paternity is the legal and biological relationship between a father and child. In Nevada, paternity is established when a child is born to married parents. It is also established when both unmarried parents execute an acknowledgment of parentage at the time of birth. […]
Northern Nevada Divorce Litigation Attorneys
When you’re going through a divorce, you have a lot of questions: How long will this take? How much will it cost me? What if I can’t agree with my spouse about how to split our assets? In Nevada, you have three options for getting divorced: mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Mediation and arbitration are more […]
Physical vs Legal Custody
The Primary Types Of Child Custody In Nevada Nevada law describes two types of child custody to explain a parent’s legal duties in a divorce case. Physical Custody Legal Custody The court can award a single parent or both parents sole or shared custody. A parent who has physical custody means the child lives with them […]
Best Interest Factors for Child Custody
What Is Considered “Best Interest” For Child Custody The best interest of the child is the Court’s priority. The Nevada judge will consider the best interest of the minor child according to Nevada Revised Statutes prior to awarding physical custody. These factors include: Wishes of the child A wholesome and stable environment Conflict between parents […]
Spousal and Child Support Payments
Understanding the key aspects of spousal support and child support payments is crucial for individuals going through a divorce or separation. Nevada courts have broad discretion in determining how these payments should be awarded including the amount and payment duration. Consulting with a family law attorney is strongly advised for obtaining legal guidance on the […]
Child Custody Laws 101
Child Custody Laws 101 Separating from your spouse can get messy and emotional, especially when children are involved. In this article, you’ll learn the basics of child custody arrangements and how the court views best interest of the child in Nevada. Continue reading for child custody laws 101. What is Legal Custody? Legal custody involves […]