How do I get my belongings from my wife during a divorce?

by Darcy | May 29, 2019 | Ask the Lawyer

Question asked on Sept 21st, 2017 Q: We were a blended family and she has moved the date that I can come get my belongings twice. I am unable to get my sons bed and other belongings. Can she just refuse to give me my stuff and refuse me access to the house? A: There...

How do I determine child support if I don’t know the provider’s income?

by Darcy | May 29, 2019 | Ask the Lawyer, Child Support

Question asked on Sept 18th, 2017 A: You don’t indicate where you are in the court process, but the system is set up to require each party to submit a “Financial Disclosure Form” — with back-up documentation — showing income from which...

How can I get temporary custody of my niece who lives in a different state?

by Darcy | May 29, 2019 | Ask the Lawyer

Question asked on Sept 17th, 2017 Q: I have a 16 year old niece that has no place to sleep and is being left at school until 10:00pm at night alone because the parent is taking night classes. She feels endangered and wants to live in a stable home with me and her...

What do I do if I can’t afford a lawyer for a case I know I can win?

by Darcy | May 28, 2019 | Ask the Lawyer

Question asked on Sept 15th, 2017 Q: My husband has his Pastor on the side providing a lawyer for him and I don’t think that that is fair especially when I just became recently unemployed and I cannot afford a lawyer. Please I am looking for a pro bono lawyer...

Can I ask for child support from my ex who has physical custody?

by Darcy | May 28, 2019 | Ask the Lawyer, Child Custody & Support, Child Support

Question asked on Sept 15th, 2017 Q: She is at her mothers from 6pm till school starts A: It is unclear what is meant by “joint divorce,” but under Nevada law if there is an order for primary physical custody the other parent pays support; if there is...

Can I get a divorce in a state different from the one I was married in?