How do I respond to a filed motion for child support?
Question asked on April 13th, 2018 A: The facts are a bit unclear, but there is an interstate compact allowing authorities in one state to enforce paternity and support orders in another. For background on how such cases work, click here. Ignoring it is probably not...
Are You Legally Married If You Married Someone Under a Fake Name?
Question asked on April 6th, 2018 Q: When she files for a divorce it would have to be with the name on the marriage certificate and that person does not exist. The question is was it a legal marriage in the first place. You can't divorce someone that is a fake name....
Can I file for an uncontested divorce using an online service?
Question asked on April 4th, 2018 Q: Can I file with an online documents service in Nevada courts? A: Short answer, yes, but with limits. The Nevada court would have jurisdiction over marital status (i.e., married or divorced) once one party has lived here for 6...
How can I receive the child support my guardian didn’t get?
Question asked on April 4th, 2019 Q: My maternal grandmother got custody of me through a battle between her and my drug addicted mother (father left before i was even born) . I am looking to attempt to obtain the back child support for my grandmother. I don't know how...
Is it legal for me to file for divorce without my wife’s signature?
Question asked on April 3rd, 2018 Q: My wife is my care giver due to an accident I'm physically disabled and require help with most daily activities. In my state divorce can go through even if filed without my signature. I've been researching abandonment. She lies to...
Can my boyfriend’s ex make plans for their kids on his “parent time?”
Question asked on March 22nd, 2018 Q: My boyfriend has joint costody of his kids (14 and 13) they primarily live with their mom because of school. His "parent time" is 3 weekends a month + every other holiday + half of summer and school breaks. His ex is constantly...
How do I file for temporary custody of a child in another state?
Question asked on March 13th, 2018 Q: I let my two children stay with their father for a school year in nebraska. we both agreed on it and i have text messages. I started college and their father doesn't see them much so I thought it would be a good idea to let them...
What can I do if my child’s custodial parent will not let me talk to my child?
Question asked on March 7th, 2018 Q: My mother has a history of making false accusations about me to CPS. Usually her lies are seen through and any CPS cases are dropped. However, the last time she called them she told them I was using heroin. I have never used heroin...
Is it bigamy if my wife marries someone else without being divorced first?
Question asked on Feb 25th, 2018 Q: I am separated (live apart) but not yet legally divorced, there is no legal separation agreement yet. The marriage took place in Las Vegas (Clark County, Nevada) but now we live abroad in Mexico. The marriage was never registered in...
If I switch lawyers, do I get more time to prepare for court?
Question asked on Feb 23rd, 2018 Q: My senior mediation is set for march 8th and possible trial april 27th. If my new lawyer comes on can he get my dates for med and court extended / reset for more time to prepare? In nv A: You are the employer, and can hire and fire...