What are my rights when my ex is coming after my 401k?
Question asked on Sept 06th, 2017 Q: I just want to know my rights and how to go about protecting my retirement. A: Your question is too vague to answer -- it is not clear what you are trying to learn. Normally, "defined contribution" types of accounts like IRAs and...
Is it okay for me to not allow our children to go to my ex’s house?
Question asked on Aug 07th, 2017 Q: A no bail bench warrant was issued through the District Attorney's child support enforcement office for failure to appear at our last "pay or stay" court date. He owes appt $15,000 in back support. No payment has been made since...
What should I do if an ex is trying to enroll our child at a different school?
Question asked on Aug 08th, 2017 Q: Me and my ex have 50/50 legal and physical custody for my son however she only has him Mondays and Tuesdays and I have him Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. She recently told me she can no longer take my son to the school he is...
Does Nevada law consider my daughter’s wish to live with me?
Question answered on Aug 14th, 2017 A: The only “magic age” in Nevada custody law is 18, at which time (absent a guardianship for incompetency, etc.), no one has any right to determine where the then-emancipated person can live. Until then, the wishes of a “child of...
What are my options if my ex won’t sign the papers to sell our home?
Question asked on Jul 06th, 2017 Q: My divorce was finalized in almost a year ago. I was ordered to pay the mortgage but the home had to be sold per the decree. My Ex is ignoring all efforts to sign the paperwork to sell the home. What are my options? Can I use the...
How old does a minor have to be to choose with which parent to live?
Question asked on Jul 07th, 2017 A: The only “magic age” in Nevada custody law is 18, at which time (absent a guardianship for incompetency, etc.), no one has any right to determine where the then-emancipated person can live. Until then, the wishes of a “child of...
Can my wife’s attorney change our verbal agreements during our divorce?
Question asked on Jul 10th, 2017 Q: Her Lawyer began adding alimony and financial items that were get part of our verbal agreement. I will now evidently need representation. A: The late Samuel Goldwyn once remarked that "A verbal contract ain't worth the paper it's...
What do I do if my step mom won’t let me see my half brothers?
Question asked on Jun 10th, 2017 Q: I am a minor, 17 years of age. My two half brothers live with my step mom. She hasn't responded to my massages and wont talk to me at all. She hasn't said I could see them but I believe that is so. Can I see them or call them? They...
Can I legally leave the state with my son without my husband’s consent?
Question asked on Jun 16th, 2017 Q: I want to leave my husband, and take my son and go live with my mom in Arizona. I do not work, my husband is the only one working and providing for us. I will not be able to make ends meet in Nevada. Im afraid my husband will accuse...
Would I be forced to pay spousal support to my drug addict husband?
Question asked on Jun 16th, 2017 Q: I am a teacher (46K a year) with a son from a prior marriage on a mission. Financially I have been pushed to the limits with my husband's heroin/fentanyl addiction. He recently threatened me that if I divorce him, he will want...