Child Custody & Visitation

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“Can I Move Away With My Children?”

Date: March 22nd, 2013 by Hoang-Anh Zapien No Comments

During a divorce, parents are forced to rearrange their lives, and significant changes are often inevitable. Amongst these changes, parents who are divorcing usually make the decision to move because they can no longer afford to live in the same area. They feel the need to live closer to their work or even relocate to an area where they have … Read More

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Evidence in a Divorce and/or Custody Hearing

Date: April 5th, 2012 by Robin C. Huggins 6 Comments

Many hearings in the family court involve supplying the court with evidence as to your claims. Only relevant and competent evidence can be received and considered by the court. Not every scrap of paper accumulated is going to be considered”relevant” to the court. And often, due to the time constraints of the court, it is especially necessary to select only … Read More

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Understanding the Role of the Experts in Family Law

Date: December 27th, 2011 by Evan D. Schwab 2 Comments

The typical family law proceeding in the Clark County, Nevada Family Court involves a judge, attorneys and the litigants. What many family law litigants are not completely familiar with is the role of the expert in a family law matter. Understanding the role of the experts and how they can be useful can assist clients in achieving the most favorable … Read More

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Temporary Matters in Family Law: When It is Not Always Temporary

Date: November 22nd, 2011 by Evan D. Schwab No Comments

Divorce and custody matters can often be a long, painful and difficult process for the litigants and the children that are caught in the middle. There is often uncertainty during the pendency of the action as to issues such as who the children will live with, how much time the children will spend with each parent, and support of the … Read More

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Will Children be Testifying in Court on Custody Issues?

Date: November 17th, 2011 by Jill L. Barr No Comments

The legislature enacted a law in 2010, AB 1050, which included changes to Family Code Section 3042. Family Code Section 3042 stated, prior to the revisions which take effect on January 1, 2012, that the court “shall consider, and give due weight to the wishes of the child in making an order granting or modifying custody.” It is fair to … Read More