Can I file for custody over a child I have no legal rights to?

by Marshal S. Willick | May 4, 2017 | Ask the Lawyer, Child Custody & Support

Question asked on May 01st, 2017 Q: His sister is the biological mom but at birth put her brother down as the biological father and we were married at the time. I’v raised her since birth, shes 9, her biological mother has lost custody of other kids due to...

In Nevada, how long is the waiting period for divorce papers?

by Marshal S. Willick | Mar 31, 2017 | Ask the Lawyer

Question asked on Mar 29th, 2017 A: Presuming you mean that a Complaint for Divorce has been properly served, Nevada law provides 20 days to file an Answer, motion to dismiss, or other responsive pleading. It is calendar days so yes, weekends count, but if the last...

Am I entitled to half the equity even though my name’s not on the house?

by Marshal S. Willick | Mar 23, 2017 | Ask the Lawyer

Question asked on Mar 21st, 2017 Q: My wife bought a home on her own 10 months before we were married for 110,000 in oct 2013. We were married in aug 2014 My name is not on the mortgage. For the past two years she has not worked because she is a stay at home mom and...

How can I terminate my child’s biological father’s parental rights?

by Marshal S. Willick | Mar 20, 2017 | Ask the Lawyer

Question asked on Mar 16th, 2017 Q: My daughter biological father has had no contact for over 2 years , he was abusive to me and my daughter .he has a long violent/nonviolent criminal record and charges that I pressed against him .he has never helped me with clothing,...

How to stop father from taking children out of the country?

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

Question asked on Mar 05th, 2017 Q: Parents in the middle of a separation and beginnings of divorce. (No filings from either party as of 3/5/17) Custody has been mutually agreed to be split 50/50 but, again, not ordered however has been amicable. Father has been...

Can a minor refuse court-ordered reunification therapy with her father?