When parents in Nevada go through a divorce, one of the most important financial questions that comes up is: who is responsible for paying the children’s medical bills? The short answer is that both parents share the cost. Nevada law requires every divorce or custody order to include a medical support provision that spells out […]
When you file for divorce in Nevada, one of the first questions that often comes up is: who gets to stay in the house? If you and your spouse can’t agree, or if living together has become impossible, you may need an exclusive use and possession order. This type of court order allows one spouse […]
If you’re going through a divorce, childcare is a major monthly expense. Maybe you’re paying $800 for daycare so you can work. Maybe your ex thinks that should come out of child support. Maybe you’re wondering if the judge will make you split it 50/50 even though your ex earns twice what you do. These […]
In Nevada, retirement accounts are split based on community property law using the “time rule”: contributions and benefits earned during the marriage are community property subject to equal division, while portions accrued before marriage or after separation remain separate property. What does that mean for you? You’ve spent decades building your retirement nest egg—contributing faithfully […]
These aren’t the restraining orders you might see on crime dramas. We’re not talking about keeping someone away from your house or workplace (though those protective orders exist separately for domestic violence situations). In family law, temporary restraining orders—often called automatic injunctions or Joint Preliminary Injunctions (JPI)—lock down marital property so neither spouse can sabotage […]
In Nevada, businesses are split based on community property law: any business interest acquired or substantially developed during marriage is subject to equal division. If a business existed before marriage, the community may still claim a portion of its growth that resulted from the owner-spouse’s efforts during marriage, while growth from market forces or the business’s […]
When a divorce case in Nevada starts, how can you protect your real estate? You may think you have to hire security guards, but there are several legal tools available to you. Talk to the divorce attorneys at Kelleher & Kelleher to see what tools apply to you, and how to ensure your property is […]
Divorcing in Nevada while owning real estate in California raises important questions about jurisdiction, community property division, and the differences between Nevada and California law. Nevada can grant a divorce and even control what happens to your out-of-state property with some important exceptions. This report will explain what to expect if you file for divorce […]
Real estate often represents the largest asset category in wealthy divorces. Nevada’s strict 50/50 division rule applies to real estate acquired during marriage, regardless of whose name appears on the title. This framework, combined with complex valuation challenges for unique properties and the need to protect privacy in high-profile real estate transactions, makes specialized legal representation […]
Divorce raises tough questions, and if you owned a house before your marriage, you’re probably wondering if you alone get to keep it after the divorce. The answer depends on Nevada’s community property laws and whether that home remained separate property or got mixed into the marital pot. In this report, we’ll break down in […]