Henderson Divorce Lawyer

Are you looking for a divorce lawyer in Henderson, NV?

At Rosenblum Allen Family & Divorce Lawyers, we provide consultations with a Henderson divorce lawyer trusted by clients since 2005.

If you have decided to end your marriage, or your spouse has already filed, the court must resolve property, support, and any custody issues before the divorce is final. A Henderson, NV divorce lawyer protects your position on each of those issues from the first filing through the final decree.

Our attorneys at Rosenblum Allen Family & Divorce Lawyers handle uncontested filings and contested trials. We opened in 2005 and have worked on Nevada divorces ever since. Schedule a consultation to discuss how to proceed with your divorce.

Divorce Lawyer Henderson, NV

Divorce attorneys handle the legal steps that end a marriage. Those steps are filing the case, exchanging financial information, and negotiating or trying the unresolved issues. The attorney also drafts the final decree, which controls property, support, and custody after the case closes. Much of the work happens outside the courtroom, in document review and settlement talks.

Nevada recorded 3.8 divorces per 1,000 residents in 2023, according to CDC data for Nevada. The national rate for the same year was 2.4 per 1,000. Henderson residents file their cases with the Family Division of the Eighth Judicial District Court. The division hears divorce, custody, and support matters for all of Clark County.

Types of Divorce Cases We Handle in Henderson, NV

The right process depends on how much the spouses agree on and what they own. Some couples need only a reviewed agreement and a filed petition. Others need temporary orders, discovery, and a trial. Our Henderson divorce lawyers handle both.

• Uncontested divorce. Spouses who agree on every issue can file a joint petition, often without a court hearing. We draft the petition and decree so the terms are complete and enforceable. We also confirm that the agreement covers retirement accounts and debts, which self-prepared petitions often miss.
• Contested divorce. A spouse who cannot reach agreement on property, support, or custody needs the court to decide. We file or answer the complaint and request temporary orders. We then prepare the case for trial.
• Collaborative divorce. Some couples want a negotiated result without a judge deciding their finances. In a collaborative divorce, each spouse has an attorney and both commit to settling outside of court.
• Divorce mediation. Mediation suits spouses who can negotiate with help from a neutral third party. We prepare clients for each session and review any proposed agreement before it is signed.
• High asset divorce. Spouses with businesses, investments, or multiple properties need accurate valuations before any division. We work with appraisers and forensic accountants to establish those values. Tracing separate property is part of the same work.
• Gray divorce. Spouses who divorce after a long marriage have retirement accounts, pensions, and medical coverage to address. We structure settlements around retirement income and health insurance after the decree.
• Military divorce. Service members and their spouses face added questions about military pensions and benefits. We address those federal benefits along with the state-law issues. Deployment schedules also affect custody terms and hearing dates.
• Child custody. Parents need a custody schedule and decision-making terms in the decree. We negotiate parenting plans and try custody disputes when agreement is not possible.
• Alimony. A spouse who earned less or left the workforce during the marriage often needs support after the divorce. We gather pay records, work history, and household budgets to support a fair amount. The same records help us oppose a request that is too high.
• Legal separation. Some spouses need court orders on property and support without ending the marriage. We file separate maintenance actions for clients in that position.

Why Choose Rosenblum Allen Family & Divorce Lawyers as my Divorce Lawyer in Henderson, NV?

Representing Nevada Spouses Since 2005

Molly S. Rosenblum founded Rosenblum Allen Family & Divorce Lawyers in 2005, and the practice marked its 20th anniversary in December 2025. Her recognition includes Top Attorney from Desert Magazine and pro bono awards. Sheila Tajbakhsh earned her J.D. from the UNLV law school in 2018 and has spent her entire legal career with the practice. Clients have given us a 4.7-star average across 242 ratings.

A family lawyer in Henderson, NV who practices regularly in the Family Division knows the court’s filing requirements and mediation procedures. That familiarity helps us avoid rejected filings and scheduling delays. It also informs our advice on whether an issue is worth taking to a hearing or better resolved by agreement.

Divorce Results In and Out of Court

Most divorces end in a settlement, and some require a judge’s decision. We have obtained favorable results both ways.

• A $250,000 settlement
• An $8 million marital estate divided by agreement on the day of the hearing
• A prenuptial agreement set aside, followed by a recovery of more than $1 million
• Every contested issue won in a case involving custody and assets in multiple states

What Is Important To Understand About Divorce Cases?

What Is The Divorce Case Timeline?

An uncontested divorce filed by joint petition can finish in a few weeks. A contested case takes months and sometimes more than a year.

• Filing. One spouse files a complaint, or both spouses file a joint petition. The choice of who files first affects scheduling more than the outcome.
• Service and response. The other spouse is served and has a set number of days to file an answer. A spouse who does not respond risks a default decree.
• Financial disclosures. Both spouses exchange sworn financial information, including income, assets, and debts. Discovery follows in cases with disputed finances.
• Temporary orders. The judge can set support, custody, and use of the home while the case is pending.
• Settlement or trial. The spouses settle through negotiation or mediation, or the judge decides after trial.
• Decree. The divorce decree states the final terms and is enforceable as a court order. Follow-up tasks, such as transferring titles and dividing retirement accounts, come after the decree.

Grounds for Divorce and Property Division in Nevada

Nevada is a no-fault divorce state. A spouse does not have to prove wrongdoing, and most cases are filed on the ground of incompatibility. One spouse must be a Nevada resident before the court can hear the case. Fault such as adultery generally does not change how property is divided. Financial misconduct is different. A spouse who wastes or hides community assets can receive a smaller share.

• Community property. This category covers the assets and debts the spouses took on while married.
• Separate property. This category covers what a spouse owned before the wedding, along with gifts and inheritances that spouse received.
• Alimony. The court can award support based on factors such as the length of the marriage and each spouse’s income.

What Are Important Aspects of a Divorce Case?

Accurate financial disclosure matters in every divorce. Each spouse lists income, assets, and debts under oath. Errors or omissions can lead to sanctions or a reopened case, so gather statements for every account before filing if possible.

Conduct during the case also affects the result. Moving money, running up debt, or involving the children in the dispute gives the other side evidence to use. Taxes are the third area to plan for. Filing status, the sale of a home, and retirement account transfers all carry tax consequences, and the federal tax rules differ for each.

Parents should also keep the children’s routines steady during the case. Judges look at how each parent handled school, activities, and exchanges while the divorce was pending.

What Should You Bring to Your Divorce Consultation?

A Henderson divorce attorney can give more specific advice when the basic documents are on the table. Bring whatever you can collect.

• Recent pay stubs and the last two or three years of tax returns
• Statements for bank, retirement, and credit card accounts
• Mortgage statements, deeds, and vehicle titles
• Any prenuptial or postnuptial agreement
• Papers you have been served or prior court orders

We end the consultation by telling you which divorce process fits your circumstances and what the first step is. The meeting also covers what to do, and what to avoid, before anything is filed. Consultations take place on weekdays during business hours.

Henderson Family Court and Local Resources

Henderson divorce cases are heard by the Family Division in Las Vegas.

• Divorce records. The Clerk of the Court maintains divorce files and explains how to research court records.
• Marriage certificates. Spouses married in Clark County can order a certified copy of their marriage certificate from the County Clerk.
• Statewide divorce guide. The Nevada Judicial Branch publishes an overview of residency, filing options, and typical timelines.

Reach Out to Rosenblum Allen Family & Divorce Lawyers to Schedule a Consultation

The first questions in a divorce are which process to use and when to file. Contact us to meet with a Henderson divorce attorney at Rosenblum Allen Family & Divorce Lawyers. Our attorneys look at your finances and goals. They then explain how the court would handle each issue. Appointments are available at our Henderson location during the work week.