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Understanding Guardianships: Voluntary vs. Involuntary
When an individual is unable to care for or make certain decisions for themself, guardianship may become necessary. While Nevada law doesn’t specifically define guardianships as either “voluntary” or “involuntary,” these terms describe situations where a court may appoint a guardian either with or without the consent of the individual over which the guardianship is granted. If you have...Read More 0
How to Navigate the Legal Aspects of Adopting Children with Special Needs
Having the privilege of adopting a child with special needs and providing them with a loving home can be rewarding and life-changing. However, it’s no secret that the process of doing so can be a long and arduous road. Navigating the legal aspects of special needs adoption in Nevada is no easy task. Thus, it’s important to have an idea of what you can expect to improve your chances of success...Read More 0
What Are Common Challenges in Complex Child Custody Cases?
Even when parents cooperate, establishing child custody is often one of the hardest parts of separating from your partner. When parents disagree on what is best for their children, disputes can quickly turn into complex child custody cases. Challenges often arise in these cases when parents do not cooperate, one parent wants to relocate, or there is a history of abuse or neglect. At the Mills...Read More 1
What Are Common Misconceptions About Family Revocable Trusts
A recent survey found that only about 33% of Americans have established an estate plan. Thus, taking these initial steps to prepare for and create an estate plan is a great success in and of itself. One of the core documents included in an estate plan is the revocable living trust. However, despite its popularity and effectiveness as an estate planning strategy, several common misconceptions...Read More 0
How Family Revocable Trusts Enhance Estate Planning Alongside Living Wills and Healthcare Directives
It’s never too early to start planning for your future. While it can feel daunting and even scary, creating an estate plan to prepare for your incapacity or death is crucial to safeguarding your assets and ensuring your healthcare preferences are respected. Whether you are looking to update and enhance an existing estate plan or just getting started, the Las Vegas estate planning attorneys at...Read More 0
Can I Move My Child Out-of-State During a Divorce?
Divorce and child custody matters are complicated enough as it is. However, things can become even more contentious and difficult when one parent is thinking of relocating a child during the divorce. In short, while moving a child to another state in divorce proceedings is certainly possible, whether this can be done in your case will ultimately depend on the particular facts and...Read More 0
How to Protect Your Family’s Legacy with Revocable Trusts
Nothing in this life is certain, and you never know what the future may bring. This is why it’s so important to have a plan in place to prepare for the unexpected. In making an estate plan, a common strategy for many people is protecting family assets using revocable trusts. However, revocable trusts can do more than protect your existing assets. They can also go a long way toward protecting...Read More 0
What Do You Need to Prepare for Divorce Mediation?
Sometimes, despite your best efforts, a marriage does not work out. You and your spouse have agreed to part ways, but there are some things you just cannot agree on. Neither of you wants to go to court, so you decided to hire a mediator. Now, you are wondering what to do in preparation for divorce mediation. You can prepare for divorce mediation by gathering documents and defining your...Read More 0
What Is the Difference Between an Annulment and a Divorce?
Las Vegas has a reputation as the “wedding capital of the world” for good reason. Thousands of marriage licenses are issued here every month. Unfortunately, many Las Vegas weddings do not become lasting Las Vegas marriages. Most people know that annulment and divorce are the two ways to dissolve a marriage, but few know the difference between an annulment and a divorce. Anyone who is married...Read More 0
Do You Know the Differences in Spousal Support Types?
You have likely heard the terms “alimony,” “spousal support,” or “spousal maintenance” in the context of a divorce. Perhaps you understand that these terms generally refer to money paid by one spouse to the other spouse when they break up. However, a court can award several types of spousal support in a divorce. Do you know the differences in spousal support types? The skilled family lawyers...Read More 0
