What You Should Know About Child Support in Nevada
If you are a single parent living in Nevada and have any questions regarding child support, keep reading. Below, you will find information that corrects some common misconceptions we see every day in our family law practice about child support in Nevada. If you have any questions that are not answered below, feel free to comment on the post and we will do our best to respond your your...Read More 3
Disadvantages of Filing for Divorce First
Going through a divorce can be a lengthy process. However, long before finalizing the end of your marriage and obtaining a divorce decree from the court, there are several important logistical and strategic decisions that you will need to make. One of these decisions to be made is deciding whether you want to be the party that initiates the lawsuit and files first for divorce. There are...Read More 0
What to Expect at a Custody Hearing in Nevada
Disagreeing with your co-parent about your child’s custody can be an extraordinarily difficult experience. Parents who must go to court naturally wonder what to expect at a custody hearing. It is a structured court process involving reviewing evidence, statements from both parents, and issuing custody and parenting time orders. This process is one you should not have to handle alone. At Mills...Read More 0
How to Protect Your Assets in a Nevada Divorce
After marrying the love of your life, you spent years building a life together. The two of you may have started a business, developed an investment portfolio, or made real estate investments. However, divorce can turn your financial world upside down when a marriage fails. It brings emotional and financial challenges. You may wonder who will get what and how you can protect yourself. One of...Read More 0
What Happens to Your Debt When You Die in Nevada?
Debt and death are both parts of life. But what happens to your debt after you die? How does debt collection after death work? Usually, when someone dies, their estate satisfies outstanding debts. If the estate does not include enough property, the debt usually cannot be collected. Sometimes, however, debt is shared. If you leave shared debt behind, your loved ones may end up with the bill. If...Read More 1
How to Avoid Paying Taxes on a Divorce Settlement
Paying taxes on a divorce settlement can feel like adding insult to injury. It seems natural to wonder how to avoid paying taxes on a divorce settlement or at least minimize how much you pay. Property transfers incident to divorce are usually not taxable, but alimony payments typically are. The attorneys at Mills & Anderson practice business and family law. Our experience with these areas...Read More 0
If I Make $1,000 a Week, How Much Child Support Do I Pay?
When you ask the court to make decisions about your child custody rights and child support obligations, your budget is likely about to change. So, it is time to start asking questions. For example, you might wonder, If I make $1,000 a week in Nevada, how much child support do I pay? You should expect to pay at least 16% of your income, but you could pay as much as 30% or more, depending on the...Read More 0
Gambling Addiction and Divorce in Nevada: Who Pays the Debts?
Divorce is challenging enough, but when gambling debts are involved, the obstacles can feel crushing. Whether your spouse’s gambling has drained your savings or left you with significant debt, you may be wondering if you’re accountable for their actions. In Nevada, where gambling is commonplace, this question is especially complex. Understanding how state laws address gambling addiction and...Read More 0
Is It Illegal to Spy on Your Spouse in Nevada?
In an age where technology puts surveillance tools at everyone’s fingertips, the temptation to monitor a spouse’s every move during moments of doubt or conflict has never been stronger. But before you hit “record” or install that app, it’s crucial to ask: Is it illegal to spy on your spouse in Nevada? the answer depends on the method and circumstances, but privacy laws are clear: individuals...Read More 0
What is the Law on Grandparent’s Rights?
The term “Grandparent’s Rights” is a bit of a misnomer under Nevada law’s statutory structure. In reality, Nevada law does not specify any particular “right” a grandparent has simply by virtue of a biological relationship to a grandchild. While grandparents do have the ability to pursue custodial time or placement of a grandchild with them, their ability to do so is restricted as described...Read More 1
