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How Do Judges Decide Alimony Payments?
One of the less understood areas of United States divorce law is alimony, sometimes also known as spousal support. When clients first come to our Las Vegas divorce attorneys seeking counsel, many of them are not sure how alimony will be decided in their case, leaving...
Child Psychology and Divorce
As every Las Vegas divorce attorney knows, the impact of divorce on children is a mixed lot of intense feelings they aren't often big enough to handle. As adults, you already know how overwhelmed you feel, but you enjoy at least some level of control. Children are...
The History and Evolution of Divorce Laws in the United States
The process to file for divorce today, with help from a family lawyer in Las Vegas, is much easier than it was in Colonial times. For a long period of time, divorce was largely frowned upon and even forbidden, unless there were very extreme circumstances. Divorce in...
How to Decide between Legal Separation and Divorce
When a married couple decides to end their relationship, not all of them choose divorce. Instead, some couples opt for an agreement of legal separation. While similar to a divorce, legal separation is a different kind of arrangement which can be the functional end of...
The Importance of Being Truthful with Your Lawyer
As the saying goes, there are three truths. There is your truth, your spouse's truth, and then what actually happened. It isn't a generic concept, but a scientific reality that everyone has their own perception. What's important is that you share your own perception,...
What You Need to Know About Filing a Restraining Order During Divorce
A restraining order can be a useful tool during a divorce, but before you ask your Las Vegas divorce lawyer to put one in place for you, it's a good idea to learn about the different types and their uses. It's also a good idea to consider the impact a divorce is...
Marriage and Divorce Statistics among Young Couples
The world of marriage for young couples today is significantly different than it was a generation ago, when their parents were tying the knot and starting to have kids. Perhaps most significantly, fewer people today between the ages of 25 and 34 have ever been...
Common Law Marriage: What It Is, and What It Isn’t
“Common law marriage” is a term that most people have heard before, but that many don’t fully understand. Adding extra difficulty to the subject, different states have different rules and guidelines regarding common law marriages, with some recognizing it and others...
Appealing a Divorce Case Difficult, but Not Impossible
Appeals of divorce cases are rare and very difficult to win, but offer spouses left unsatisfied with the outcome of their divorce an opportunity to challenge the ruling if the trial court made errors regarding the application of the law. For spouses seeking Las Vegas...
How to Help a Friend Who Is Going through a Divorce
Las Vegas is well-known for its volume of wedding chapels and diversity for offering couples a fast way to get married. Wedding types and themes vary greatly from venue to venue, accommodating those who want a fun and unusual Las Vegas to remember, as well as those...
How Should You Deal With a Difficult Ex?
The divorce process is different for every couple. For some couples, separating and moving on is a relatively simple process through which both parties remain communicative and cooperative. Others, on the other hand, are not so lucky. Many of our Las Vegas divorce...
What You Need to Know About Adopting a Child
By the time many people reach the decision to adopt a child, they have already experienced a great deal of frustration and heartbreak from trying unsuccessfully to have children of their own. When they begin the process of finding a child to adopt and making them...