This post is being written to conclude and recap my series on the consequences for failing to follow a child custody order in Las Vegas and other areas. I felt it was necessary to address this topic due to the fact that many make the mistake of thinking that co-parenting is a private issue between the two parties. The fact of the matter, however, is that failing to obey a custody order means that you are violating a mandate from a judge and this can have consequences. The goal of my recent articles has been to provide information which will help people to better understand their situation. It ..read more

This is the next post in my series on the potential consequences of not following Court orders in Las Vegas, Nevada child custody cases. My last article discussed conduct which can lead to a contempt of court finding. Many make the mistake of thinking that child-related issues are a “private matter” between two parents. Violating a custody arrangement, however, means that you are running afoul of mandates which have been dictated by a judge. This can result in jail time and financial penalties. If you have been accused of violating a court order it is, therefore, crucial that you speak with an ..read more

This is the next article in my series on the consequences of violating a child custody order in Las Vegas, Nevada. My last post discussed the process of filing to hold someone in contempt of court. It is important to understand that gaining a contempt finding is a multi-step process. First, the wronged parent must file a Motion for an Order to Show Cause. If the Court grants the Motion then a hearing will be held at which the offending parent may present evidence showing that they should not be held in contempt of court. Having an attorney to assist you with this process can be crucial. In thi ..read more

This is the next post in my series on the ramifications of failing to follow court orders in Nevada child custody cases. My last article provided an overview of topics which this series will be addressing. It also stressed the need to speak with an attorney about your situation. It is important that you discuss the matter with counsel as there are rules and procedures which must be followed if you are attempting to hold someone in contempt of court. Counsel will help to ensure that those rules are followed. In this article I will discuss the actual consequences which a parent faces for a viola ..read more

This is the next post in my series on the topic of filing for divorce in Las Vegas, Nevada as a nonresident. My last article discussed whether you can file for divorce in Nevada even if you are not a resident of the state. It is important to remember that you can file for divorce in Nevada as long as one spouse has lived in the state for at least six weeks. This is one of the most liberal residency requirements in the country. Further, the only proof of residency that is typically required is the completion of an “Affidavit of Residency.” In this article I will be discussing the common questio ..read more

This is the first post in a series of articles which will address filing for divorce in Las Vegas, Nevada as a nonresident. I have decided to write on this issue due to the fact that our state has very unique laws when it comes to divorces. In fact, we have some of the most liberal divorce laws in the country. This can have its benefits but can also cause some confusion for married couples. The goal of my coming articles is to provide information which will help you to better understand your situation. It is also my goal to provide information which will assist with the selection of a family l ..read more