Would I be forced to pay spousal support to my drug addict husband?

by Marshal S. Willick | Jun 29, 2017 | Ask the Lawyer

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...

How can I get divorced in Nevada if I got married in Kansas?

by Marshal S. Willick | Jun 29, 2017 | Ask the Lawyer

Question asked on Jun 20th, 2017 Q: I left my abusive husband in Wichita, Kansas and reside in Carson City now. I would like to file here in Nevada for Kansas divorce. Can I do that? A: Your question may be just phrased awkwardly, but: You cannot file in the Nevada...

What are my parental rights as a married lesbian in Nevada?

by Marshal S. Willick | Jun 16, 2017 | Ask the Lawyer

Question asked on Jun 10th, 2017 A: You have exactly the same rights and responsibilities of every parent of every child in Nevada, as to legal and physical custody, support, and otherwise. Nevada law has been substantially revised to ensure that all parents are...

Does child have inheritance claim against parent with terminated rights?

by Marshal S. Willick | Jun 9, 2017 | Ask the Lawyer

Question asked on May 26th, 2017 A: Short version — almost certainly not.  A termination of parental rights (in Nevada, at least) is a complete dissolution of legal ties — rights and obligations — in both directions.  Other states may have different...

Is my husband entitled to any equity if we were never legally married?

by Marshal S. Willick | Jun 9, 2017 | Ask the Lawyer

Question asked on Jun 01st, 2017 Q: My husband’s divorce was not final when we married in 2010. He finalized it in 2012. Neither of us knew about this. Is the best course of action to file an annulment? Is he entitled to any of the equity in our home since we...

After 10 years, my ex-wife wants 50% of my pension, what do I do?

by Marshal S. Willick | Jun 9, 2017 | Ask the Lawyer

Question asked on Jun 07th, 2017 Q: Have 11 yrs teamster pension was married in middle of that for 6 yrs. court ordered 50% of time married but ex stated after court in hall she didn’t want any part of pension now today over 10 yrs later get papers stating...