RIGHT Divorce Lawyers

Uncontested divorces cost between $1,500 and $2,500. Contested divorces average $5,000 to $7,000. Seriously contested divorces can cost as much as $20,000 or $40,000. The costs depends on time invested into the case. During a consult an attorney will give you a ballpark figure of the costs for your divorce.

Debts are treated just like assets. If they are community then they are divided equally. Just like where you can have separate property you can have separate debts.

No, inheritance is separate property. However, we have found couples often turn separate property into community property when they add the spouse’s name to the property.

Community property is any asset, which have been accumulated during the marriage. Example would be a home, cars, savings accounts, 401(K), and pensions.

You first need to first determine if it the house is separate property, or community property. If it is separate property, it will likely be awarded to one spouse. If it is community property, then one spouse must pay to the other party one-half of the equity in the house or the house will be sold and the proceeds divided equally. If the house has no equity, or is upside down, one spouse may be able to keep the home without any payment to the other, but may still have to refinance the other spouse off the loan.

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In Nevada, it is only necessary to show the court you and your spouse have irreconcilable differences.

A divorce is a complete dissolution of the marriage. A legal separation legally divides the assets and debts of the couple, but they are still married. For more information see: https://rightlawyers.com/legal-separation-vs-divorce/

Legal custody pertains to religious, educational, and medical decisions. Joint legal custody implies that both parents must collaborate to make these decisions. Contact us today for a complimentary consultation!

Yes, we've seen some of these. Some estate attorneys will employ legal separations to preserve their clients' assets. Spouses can live together without combining their money for asset protection or estate planning.

A legal separation might entail child custody. In a legal separation, the couple can decide on child custody, child visitation, and child support.

Yes! The fundamental advantage of a legal separation is this. Both the marital assets and the marital debts have been split between you and your spouse. Most of the time, creditors wouldn't be prevented from pursuing payment from the other spouse. The formal separation cannot be used to deceptively shield assets from creditors.

Because most legal separations are mutually agreed upon, they may be less expensive. These are what are known as uncontested legal separations. There is no lawsuit or battling in court because the formal separation was mutually agreed upon. Less litigation means less time spent on it, which means lower costs for lawyers.

Most legal separations are easier since both spouses typically consent to them. Legal separations or uncontested divorces last 60 to 90 days. However, a spouse has the right to make a challenged formal separation request. In the event that the separation is disputed, it will usually take six to twelve months.

Yes! We have many qualified and professional therapists available for your needs.

State of Nevada is no-fault. You cannot be held accountable for cheating since it is irrelevant. Morality cannot be decided by the court.

Yes! Things are better legally recorded when there is a legal separation. A separation agreement must be written and approved by the courts, and each spouse in the marriage is required to have legal counsel.

One of the parties must have lived in Nevada for at least six weeks before filing for divorce in order for Nevada courts to have jurisdiction over the case.

Choosing whether a divorce is contested or uncontested is the first stage in every divorce or custody case.

Anytime you initiate a divorce, initiate a custody dispute, or initiate a modification, you must file an FDF with the court. When making financial choices about a divorce, judges employ the financial disclosure form.

We may offer collaborative divorce counsel with the aid of our legal staff. In this method of dispute settlement, all parties and their legal representatives consent to cooperate in order to settle any disagreements in an equitable and fair manner without the danger of litigation, sparing both parties the hassle and expense of going to court.

The Right Lawyers team is available to assist with child support lawsuits. During your divorce in Las Vegas, a lot of things may go wrong, including child support and custody. Our experts will collaborate with you to offer the proper assistance so that you and your kid may find a solution.

Spousal assistance is not the same as equitably splitting up the assets or obligations. In order to maintain the couples' financial equality, spousal support is mandated. To discuss the potential cost of paying or receiving spousal support, get in touch with our office and speak with a divorce lawyer.

For both couples, military divorces can create special difficulties. Our firm can assist in offering representation for a just military divorce settlement in Las Vegas, Nevada, despite frequent moves and unusual asset distribution.

Yes! We offer mediation services, it enables you to settle some of the typical divorce issues—such as child custody and support, alimony, and property division—outside of court, saving money and time.

Online office hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 6:00pm. On Saturdays 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. We are closed on Sunday.

Our office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00pm. We are closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Alice, only if the other parent no longer lives in CA. If the other parent has left CA too then you can move the case to the state where the children now live.

When spouses agree to the terms of a divorce we call that a Simple Divorce. The courts call it an “uncontested divorce”. We offer two Simple Divorce packages (see below). The best way to get started is to complete this worksheet with your spouse. By completing the worksheet you learn if you both agree to the terms of divorce needed for a Simple Divorce. Our worksheet can be completed online at https://rightlawyers.com/uncontested_divorce_worksheet/. $1,080 Simple Divorce – Union when there are only assets, debts and spousal support issues. The fixed fee includes preparing all the documents, filing all the documents, court fees, and filing fees. $1,620 Simple Divorce With Children – Used when child custody and child support issues are included with assets, debts and spousal support. All fees are fixed fee. No hourly billing or additional fees. Payment plans are available upon request.

Before any court, can hear a divorce case, they must have something called jurisdiction. Jurisdiction is the authority to consider and decide legal issues, or the subject matter of the case. In order for courts to have jurisdiction over a divorce case, one of the spouses must have “resided,” or lived, in that state for at least 6 weeks before filing the divorce. In Las Vegas, residency is based on “physical presence,” which means the place where a person is physically located. Las Vegas does not look at owning a home or being licensed to vote in Las Vegas as residency. You must be physically located in Las Vegas. For a court to have jurisdiction over custody issues the children must have resided in that state for 6 months. This is true for all states.

Typical factors include the length of marriage, overall financial situation of each spouse, the present income of each spouse, the standard of living during the marriage.

There are 5 general areas which need to be resolved in a divorce: 1) Child Custody, 2) Child Support, 3) Division of Debt, 4) Division of Property, and 5) Spousal support.

Some couples seeking divorce wish to file the paperwork themselves. You can file paperwork without an attorney. Do you want to is the question? In our opinion the only reason to handle the paperwork yourself is in case where there are no children, and no assets or debts to divide. For expert assistance with your divorce, call us today!

There are several laws and Nevada statutes which authorize judges to award attorney’s fees to either party. These awards can be granted during or at the completion of the trial. Whether you are eligible for fees will depend on the details of your case.

No. Nevada is a no-fault state and courts do not care about infidelity.

Probably not. You are not allowed to lock out your spouse from a home without a court order. The courts understand divorcing couples may find it hard to cohabitate. This issue is usually solved after a divorce has been filed at a Temporary Orders Hearing. At this hearing the court can order one spouse to vacate the house.

Filing first is rarely a significant advantage. Filing first may allow you to slightly control the flow of the divorce and allow you to choose court jurisdiction if your spouse lives in another state.

The court has the discretion to award “just and equitable” alimony to either spouse. There is no exact formula under Nevada law to calculate a certain award of spousal support. The court is obligated to analyze a range of factors when setting an alimony award. Common factors weighing into this analysis are the length of the marriage, the need of the spouse requesting alimony, and the financial ability to pay the other spouse.

Uncontested divorces can take between 30 and 60 days. Contested divorces take between 6 and 12 months.