Can I move out at 17 in Nevada if I have a place to live?
Question asked on Sep 24th, 2014 Q: I have a place to live, with my best friend and his parents said I could. My parents are very controlling. And I would like to leave as soon as possible. A: The simple answer is "of course," but your probable ACTUAL question is...
Does the law support withholding child visitation due to an allergy?
Question asked on Sep 29th, 2014 Q: My adult son lives with me and was granted supervised visitation e/o weekend with his 12 yr old son. I am to supervise. I have also been a (happy) cat-owner for MANY years. My grandson's mother complains that he has a cat allergy...
Does my sister have to sell her rental house during her divorce?
Question asked on Oct 03rd, 2014 Q: She moved into the rental when she filed for divorce. She lost her job during the divorce. They have an offer on the house, her ex wants to accept it. If they accept the offer they still owe $6K in closing costs. She would rather...
How can I stop my ex, with arrest warrants, from driving our kids around?
Question asked on Apr 02nd, 2015 Q: Within 1 year, my ex has accumulated 7 traffic citations which are all still open and unpaid and 2 of them have gone into collections and have issued warrants for his arrest. I have not let him pick up the kids on his day because I...
In Nevada, how long should I wait to file a custody change?
Question asked on Apr 02nd, 2015 Q: Last July after a rough custody battle, my ex and i were ordered 50/50 custody. The beginning of November of 2014 my ex called me and told me he could not handle the children every 2 days. So beginning in November I've had the...
I can’t get into contact with my wife, am I still married?
Question asked on Jan 16th, 2015 Q: I been living in Nevada for six years now and separated from my wife for 7 years. I served time in jail in Viginia because thats where we got married and have to pay a fine because i found out she was an illegal immigrant from...
What options are there for seeking involuntary Power of Authority?
Question asked on Jan 23rd, 2015 Q: I have a parent who has a long and documented history of alcohol abuse, he has had legal action taken against him twice already. He recently attempted suicide and is now hospitalized. We are currently pushing for him to be...
Is vacation and sick pay considered community property?
Question asked on Feb 21st, 2015 Q: My spouse is 65 and is going to retire soon, but, he is waiting to retire till divorce is final so that I cannot get any of his sick or vacation time. We live in a community property state and he works for the county. If the answer...
If I leave the country without my child, can my husband file a court order?
Question asked on Apr 27th, 2015 There is no legal prohibition in EITHER parent, in an intact marriage, going wherever they want and taking the kids with them (the rules for MOVING to another place are different from VISITING). However, the fear of kidnaping is such...
In Nevada, what are the steps to for emancipation?
Question asked on Apr 21st, 2015 What to do and how to do it is detailed in chapter 129 of the Nevada Revised Statutes; see http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-129.html. Before going through all that time and effort, though, you should chat with a family law...