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No question that getting a traffic ticket is a pain and if you're in Las Vegas long enough, chances are you've received a ticket. Sadly...most people think they should just pay the fine or do traffic school and make the ticket go away. But just paying the fine or doing traffic school can end up hurting your driving record and cost you in increased in...

Anyone that has been through, or is currently going through, a divorce or custody case knows that sometimes time seems to stand still. It can feel as if you are helpless and that there is nothing you can do to get an advantage in your case. In this article, we offer you 15 steps you can take right now if you are getting divorced or going through a cu...

Wouldn’t it be nice to know what judges consider bad behavior by a parent in a child custody case? Unfortunately . . . every judge is different and every child custody case is different. We can tell you that almost every day we have parents ask us “if I do X, will I lose custody?” Whatever “X” is…chances are that if you have to ask your custody law...

Imagine if you could get everything you wanted in your divorce and you could get it for pennies on the dollar. Or even better: Imagine that you could get it for free! You’d probably be pumped to read strategies from experienced divorce attorneys without having to pay thousands of dollars for legal advice . . .right? Well. . . Lucky, for you in t...

Going through a divorce can seem like a never-ending process of lawyer meetings, court appearances and payments with no reward and no end in sight. We’ve posted tons of articles talking about the stress of divorce and how difficult divorce can be on you, your finances and your children. But this article is different… In this article, we offer you our supe...

We can all agree that getting a traffic ticket sucks. Hiring a traffic ticket lawyer can make all the difference . . . Whether it is keeping points off your record, saving you from long lines and multiple court appearances, reducing fines, avoiding traffic school or keeping your insurance rates down, hiring a traffic ticket lawyer you can trust, is cr...

Let’s face it – divorce is emotional. More often than not there are hurt feelings, anger and many times, the desire to “Get Even!” In our practice we often hear people say things like "I will never give me ex one dollar" or "I'd rather go to jail than give my ex anything." Because of such hurtful feelings and other emotions, it is not uncommon in...

Let's face it there's tons of information available on the internet about domestic violence charges and not all of it is reliable or even helpful. And...being involved in a domestic violence criminal case can be scary and feel overwhelming. In this article, we attempt to answer your most frequently asked questions about domestic violence charges in Neva...

We can all agree that paying taxes and getting divorced are two things that suck. So imagine, getting divorced, paying alimony and paying taxes on your alimony...that really sucks! The reality is that anyone who gets divorced and has to pay alimony after December 30, 2018 will have to pay taxes on the alimony payments made to their ex . . .thank you new ...

Almost everyone needs a little help from time to time and some people may need help more than others. Children and the elderly especially may need help when making big life or legal decisions. They may also need assistance when it comes to managing their finances or dealing with creditors. In Nevada, guardianship offers those who cannot care for themselve...

It is not uncommon for spouse to work together or even own a business together. But being partners in business when your marriage is ending can be difficult. When it comes to deciding who will own the business, who will work in the business or how the business will be divided after a divorce can be complicated and often adds another layer of complication to...

Chances are you or someone you know has been involved in an incident of domestic violence. As Las Vegas attorneys, we often see domestic violence in all areas of the law including, but not limited to, criminal defense matters, divorce cases, restraining orders, CPS cases and even in guardianship cases. To properly address these issues as your prospective ...

I’m sure you’ll agree with me when I say that getting divorced sucks! The uncertainty. The not knowing what will happen. The idea that it could affect your children, your finances and every other aspect of your life. We get it . . . Getting divorce can be overwhelming and very stressful. And…the idea of paying alimony, or having to r...

I am sure you will agree with me that allegations of child abuse are far too easy to make. It simply takes a phone call to CPS or law enforcement by someone using the right words to jumpstart an investigation that can take months or even years to resolve. Because it is so easy for anyone to allege child abuse, it often makes law enforcement's and CPS' jo...

The love between a grandparent and a grandchild can be all-encompassing. Grandparents are often there to help their own children, to love and support their grandchildren and sometimes grandparents can even find themselves being the sole care provider for their grandchildren. However, when the relationship between a parent and grandparent suffers it can ofte...

There is so much information available on the internet, at the Courthouse, through TV and other media as well as through friends and family about child custody. It seems like everyone has an opinion about or knows someone that has been through a child custody battle . And. . .. I’m sure you will agree with me though that a lot of the information can b...

I'm sure you can agree with me that as new parents, you are probably worried about protecting your child's future and you want to ensure that your baby will have the best things in life. Thinking about creating an estate plan, especially a will, can be daunting when you are in the mist of celebrating a new life. But I'm also sure you will agree with me that...

There are many different reasons why someone might want to change their name. Perhaps they have had a nickname their entire life and want to make it “their official name.” Maybe they got divorced and never changed their name and now they want to be rid of their prior married name. Whatever the reason, making a legal name change can be intimidating. There a...

In researching this article, I did a quick google search for “Las Vegas Divorce.” I was absolutely blown away by the number of LIES and FALSE PROMISES contained on other websites about Las Vegas Divorce. If you did the same search I did then I’m sure you have also seen websites that promise “Divorce in 1 day” or “Divorce...

I'm sure you'd agree with me that Vegas is a place where people come to party and can find themselves leaving with a spouse. As a Las Vegas Family Law Attorney, we get calls regularly asking about annulments. However, not everyone that gets married in Vegas, can get an annulment in Vegas. By the time you are done reading this article, you should leave with...