Paternity Options Available to Unmarried Parents
When a married couple has a child, the husband is automatically assumed to be the child’s father. For unmarried couples with children, matters of paternity are not as simple. Even still, it is important that unmarried couples take the necessary steps to establish paternity of their child. When paternity is established sooner rather than later, it protects the rights of mother, father and, more importantly, the child when it comes to matters of custody and support. Fortunately, unmarried parents have a variety of options available to.. [Read More…]
What Happens If You Don’t Pay Child Support
Once a judge approves and signs a child support order, you are required to make payments until your children reach the age of majority. In most states, this is usually somewhere between the ages of 18 and 20. In Nevada, the age of majority is 18. Until then, it is your responsibility to meet your child support obligations each and every month. But, what happens if you lose your job, your business takes a hit, or another event causes a loss of income or earning capacity?.. [Read More…]
How Family Law Attorneys Help Resolve Child Custody Issues
Child custody issues often become controversial, especially in cases that include a painful separation for the parent. Child custody issues are also exacerbated in cases where the child is born out of wedlock. The Nevada family courts consider many factors when determining a child custody case. The principle of best interest of the child is applied in all cases related to child custody. Recently, one of the main issues in child custody that has been the focus in Nevada is father’s rights advocates. Fathers often feel that in.. [Read More…]
Free Report: Why Should I Consult a Nevada Real Estate Lawyer?
As a buyer, a seller, a leasor or a leasee, entering into a real estate transaction is going to impose responsibilities and vest certain rights. Real estate transactions are some of the largest financial transactions that businesses and individual enter into. It is imperative that all parties understand their rights and obligations and ensure that the transaction is one that it is in their interests to take part in. Because there are many complicated contracts and there is extensive paperwork associated with a real estate transaction,.. [Read More…]
How Is Child Support Calculated?
How Is Child Support Calculated? from Becky Pintar Determining what must be paid for child support is complicated. An experienced divorce and family law attorney in Las Vegas can help.