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What Makes A Divorce Costly in Nevada? Las Vegas Family Law Attorney Answers
Marshal Willick of Willick Family Law in Las Vegas explains the costs that go into a divorce.
Free Legal Aid provides useful information about child custody. In addition to the video here, be sure you check out other resources.
Child Support Enforcement is a family-first program intended to ensure families self-sufficiency by making child support a more reliable source of income. The program goals are to ensure children have the financial and medical support of both their parents; to foster responsible behavior towards children. check to learn more.
Nevada Custody and Visitation Schedules
The laws pertaining to child custody and visitation can be found in the Nevada Revised Statutes, Title 11-Domestic Relations, Chapter 125, Dissolution of Marriage and it is important to become familiar with these laws in order to create a child visitation schedule that complies with the law and the requirements of the court. check to learn more.
When a couple divorces and there is a minor child involved, the divorce decree will specify who has physical custody as well as legal custody of the child. Physical custody determines where and with whom the child will live. check to learn more.
Nevada law recognizes two forms of child custody in a divorce case: physical custody and legal custody. If a parent has physical custody, the child lives with the parent at least some of the time. If the parent has legal custody, the parent has the right to make important decisions about a child's upbringing. check to learn more.
In Nevada, the key concept regarding child custody and visitation rights is “the best interest of the child.” A parent who has custody of a child is sometimes called a "custodial" parent. A parent who does not have custody of a child is a "non-custodial" parent. check to learn more.