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How Long Do You Have to Pay Support?

There are two primary types of support that you may be required to pay after a divorce. One type of support is alimony, or spousal support. This is not ordered in all divorce cases and a number of factors are considered in determining if spousal support will be mandated. Another type of support is child support. Child support generally must be paid in all situations when a child’s parents live separately. If the court orders you to pay alimony and/or child support, it is important to.. [Read More…]

Should I Have a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare?

It is important to plan ahead for the future, which means thinking about things like what will occur if you get sick or seriously injured. Although this is something that no one likes to consider, you need to make decisions on issues related to life-saving medical care when you are healthy. If you don’t, and something does happen to you, this can create a very bad situation for you and for your family members. One of the best ways to protect yourself in the event that.. [Read More…]

Why Can a Landlord Evict a Tenant in Las Vegas?

Tenants must comply with all of the terms of the lease agreement in order to remain in good standing. Tenants also have to pay their rent on time and should not break the law or bother their neighbors. If a tenant fails to live up to obligations of living in an apartment, a landlord can move forward with eviction. There are only a limited number of circumstances where a landlord can evict a tenant in Las Vegas. Landlords who want to evict need to understand the.. [Read More…]

What if a Tenant Breaches a Las Vegas Lease?

Landlords have the right to expect that a tenant will comply with all terms of the lease. This includes not only paying rent on time, but also obeying the rules of the rental complex and not becoming a nuisance to neighbors. Sometimes, however, tenants violate the rules. When this occurs, landlords have the right to evict but they must go through the formal process. If a tenant breaches a Las Vegas lease, you cannot just lock him out of the apartment and not let him back.. [Read More…]

What Happens to the Support Amount You are Required to Pay If You Get Remarried?

When you divorce, you may be ordered to pay child support and you may be ordered to pay spousal support. There is a standard formula in Nevada that is used to determine how much you must contribute to supporting your kids. There is no standard formula setting the amount of alimony, and alimony is not ordered in every divorce case. The judge will consider many factors in deciding if alimony is appropriate, including the length of marriage, contributions made by each spouse, and income disparity between.. [Read More…]