Though not knowing where your spouse is at will inevitably make you serving your divorce papers a little bit more difficult than it would normally be, make no mistake that it will not keep you from getting a divorce. If you want to start the process of a divorce, but do not know where your spouse is, the first thing that you would need to do is to conduct your own due diligence. You will need to at least try to make attempts to find out where your spouse is at. You can begin doing this by checking with places.

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Although this is a tricky and often times confusing part of a divorce, whenever a couple deals with any overseas property or assets, it is still possible to order a fair division of assets. Some of the most common types of overseas properties that I deal with in my divorces are: Bank accounts, Investment properties, Second homes, and Plots of land Assets such as a home, land, and investment properties, are often subject to the laws of the country in which they are located. On the other hand, financial accounts and personal property are typically subject to the laws of.

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When a child is born to parents who are not married, there is no legal presumption of paternity until a father’s name is added to the child’s birth certificate. This can be done through voluntary means by written consent of the mother, or through genetic testing. If the father’s name is not added to the child’s birth certificate, then the alleged father has no legal rights or obligations as it relates to the child. If the mother would like their child’s father to be involved in their child’s life, they may be eager to have the alleged father be added.

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The state of Nevada recognizes the lasting impact divorce can have on children. Therefore, because the best interest of the child is a high priority for family courts, the state of Nevada has introduced classes to help parents aid their children through the transition. COPE is the mandatory class that the Nevada family court requires for any divorce that involves children. These classes are ordered by the court and aimed to assist parents with the necessary tools to help them lessen the stress and the impact of the divorce on the children. The COPE class reinforces parenting tools such as:.

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Today’s topic is a very common topic when it comes to divorces between couples who have children. The question I was asked is, “Can I keep my ex’s new partner away from my kids?” The short answer to this question is no. I understand that after a divorce or a breakup it is normal for each parent to move on and establish a relationship with a new person. The new partner may be involved in picking up or dropping off the children during exchanges. That new partner may even come to you with questions or issues regarding the children. These.

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This is one of the most common questions that I get asked by parents in nearly every child custody case. They want to know if their children’s voices can be heard by the judge in regards to the preference of who the child wants to live with. What I tell parents is that in Nevada court cases dealing with children, the courts always look to what is in the best interest of the children, bottom line. However, a child’s best interest does not necessarily simply mean the child’s preference. Though their preference may be considered, a judge includes many factors.

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In Nevada, child support ends when: The child reaches the age of majority which is usually 18 years of age, Or at 19 years of age if the child is still in high school and expected to graduate at the age of 19. The courts in some situations, may extend child support payments if the child reaches majority and has a mental and physical disability that must be taken care of and provided for by the parents. That would be one common scenario where child support could be extended longer than the age of 18 or 19 if the child.

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Let’s begin first by defining what alimony is. Alimony is a court-ordered payment from one spouse to another for financial support of one’s spouse. It can be awarded: Temporarily during the divorce procedure, For a short amount of time after the divorce to allow the receiving spouse to get back on their feet financially, Or, it can last for many years or permanently depending on your specific situation. It has been my experience in all the years of my practice in law that no ex-spouse is ever happy about having to pay alimony. However, if it has been awarded by.

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Today’s topic is one that I get questions about quite often. A lot of people find confusion between different types of custody. Specifically, I want to cover the difference between primary physical custody and sole custody. Primary Physical Custody: In primary physical custody, one parent has the children the majority of the time and has more responsibility than the other party in taking care of the children. Primary physical custody is used when you have a shared joint physical custody case, meaning that both parents do have access to the children. Normally, one parent has primary time with the child.

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The first step in starting a divorce process in Nevada is meeting the eligibility requirements. To file for divorce in Nevada, you must establish residency. This means that at least one of the parties must have lived in Nevada six weeks prior to the filing of the divorce. Because Nevada is a no-fault state, you do not have to prove any wrongdoing on the part of your spouse which might have led to the divorce. You simply have to file the divorce based on two grounds, one, incompatibility, which means that you and your spouse are no longer getting along,.

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