Impact of Domestic Violence on Child Custody Cases in Nevada

by Marshal S. Willick | Feb 29, 2024 | Child Custody & Support

Domestic violence profoundly impacts child custody battles in Nevada. At Willick Law Group, we understand and apply the complexities involved in these disputes, from understanding the broad legal definitions of abuse to assessing its influence on custody decisions and...

Nevada Adoption Laws Explained

by Marshal S. Willick | Feb 8, 2024 | Child Custody & Support

Nevada law allows for the adoption of both children and adults. Any adult person, or any two persons married to each other, who are at least ten years older than the person sought to be adopted, may petition to adopt a child. There are special statutes applicable to...

What Is in the Best Interests of the Child? The Nevada Custody Factors

by Marshal S. Willick | Mar 29, 2023 | Lawyer's Blog, Child Custody & Support

Optimally, in any divorce, paternity, or other matter relating to a minor child, the parents of the child or children are able to work together to determine a custodial schedule that will best serve the child’s needs. In many cases, however, parents are unable to come...

Can I file for full custody of my child with supervised visits for the dad?

by Marshal S. Willick | May 24, 2021 | Ask the Lawyer, Child Custody & Support

Question asked on April 13, 2021 Q: I’m living with my child’s father. Due to domestic violence (proof available) and several other issues, I’m leaving the relationship. His father receives SSI and has an irrevocable trust with funds from an accident...

Am I required to put the father’s name on the birth certificate if we are unmarried and not together? Also, who has primary custody?

by Darcy | May 24, 2021 | Ask the Lawyer, Child Custody & Support

Question asked on April 4, 2021 Q: Custody regarding an unborn child. A: If there has been no naming of a father at the time of birth, and no court action regarding paternity, then under NRS 125C.003: 2. A court may award primary physical custody of a child born out...

I filed a child custody complaint. The mother of my child filed an answer and counterclaim but has never served me. At the court date can I get default judgement?