Can I get child support without having a court order?
Question asked on February 26, 2021 Q: I have 3 children and they live with me and the father doesn't pay child support and he wants to do a parental agreement. A: Of course, anyone can pay (or receive) child support voluntarily without a court order, but the only way...
Can my niece get child support if she’s not married to the father?
Question asked on Feb. 16, 2021 Q: My niece is in the Philippines. She had 2 children with a man who immigrated to America. They are not legally married. The children are 7 and 9 years old now. The father refuses to provide regular financial support. Can my niece file...
Can the judge order a refusing spouse to sign a listing contract?
Questions asked on Feb. 14, 2021 Q: The judge ordered the sale of the house and my spouse refuses to sign the listing contract. Can the judge order the refusing spouse to sign or order contempt? This has dragged on for 2 years. How can we sell the house in Nevada if...
How do I proceeed in determining paternity and child support?
Question asked on Feb. 12, 2021 Q: My sons baby was born in Hawaii in September 2020. My son and the mother were not together during her pregnancy or at time of birth. She had met someone else and refers to him as the father even though my son is the biological. They...
Do my hubsand and I have a good case for teenage discretion?
Question asked on Feb. 8, 2021 Q: I’m step mom, this is for my husband and his son Michael who will be 17 on March 15. Mom sent an email to dad stating that Michael was too much stress in her home because of grades, chores and being disrespectful. So she put all of...
Does the father legally have to speak to me in regards to the child?
Question asked on Feb. 3, 2021 Q: I have a custody agreement in Nevada. A: Your question is a bit vague -- that said, if the issue is economic, there are always workarounds, and if the matter is either getting or transmitting information, there are multiple...
Can I ask for reimbursement for my child’s medical insurance premium?
Question asked on Jan. 31, 2021 Q: I live in Victorville, CA however the Jurisdiction for my Custody case lies in NV. I have 50/50 Joint Legal and Joint Physical Custody of my Son with his Father who resides in Las Vegas, NV. I am the child support paying parent, I...
Can you register a marriage twice to the same person?
Question asked on Jan. 26, 2021 Q: My partner and I (secretly) got married in the UK in 2019 but we didn't count it as our 'wedding'. We now live in CA and would like to have a wedding and celebration here in the US (Vegas) this year, is this legally allowed? We are...
What happens if I don’t show up to a court hearing?
Question asked on Jan. 26, 2021 Q: Dad has been absent for 8 years and is now filing to see them in Dec. and I moved to NV after responding to the filing. What would happen if I don't show up to court? A: You don't mention where the proceeding is, but it is never a...
How can I find out if I’m still married in Las Vegas, Nevada?
Question asked on January 18, 2021 Q: I need to know if I'm still married so I can file paperwork as needed. A: Your question is somewhat imprecise; it is unclear whether you are seeking to find out if you were ever married, which could be researched at the marriage...