Explore selling, a spouse's buyout, mortgage responsibility, and the records that matter when dividing a family home in a Nevada divorce.
Social media evidence in divorce can affect property disputes, alimony, child custody, and many other parts of a Las Vegas family law case. A private message, public post, email, photograph, or dating profile may reveal information that conflicts with what a person has told the court. Ford & Flaxman PLLC helps clients understand how digital...
7 Mistakes That Can Cost You Custody in Nevada A knowledgeable Las Vegas child custody lawyer can help you avoid decisions that may damage your custody case. Nevada judges focus on the best interests of the child, so your communication, behavior, reliability, and willingness to cooperate may all affect the court’s decision. Custody cases are...
The Scenario: Several Forms of Compensation Imagine a married professional athlete with a multiyear playing contract, incentive bonuses, an endorsement agreement, investments, and real estate. The spouses are considering divorce in Nevada. Some amounts have already been paid, some depend on future services, and others may never become payable. A contract’s headline value does not...
Author: Michael C. Flaxman, Esq. After nearly 15 years practicing family law in Las Vegas, I have seen the same relationship patterns lead couples into court. Most divorces do not happen overnight. They develop slowly through unresolved conflict, financial stress, and lack of communication. If you are newly married and wondering how to avoid divorce...
The Scenario: A Practice and a Family Balance Sheet Imagine a physician who built a medical practice during a 14-year marriage. The spouses also have an interest in office real estate, retirement accounts, investments, and a home. There is no premarital agreement in this example. Both spouses want an accurate division of property, but disagree...
The Scenario Suppose a Las Vegas entrepreneur and a spouse are divorcing. Their finances include a closely held business, several properties, retirement accounts, and a premarital agreement. One spouse believes the agreement preserves the business as separate property; the other questions its enforceability and claims an interest in value accumulated during the marriage. The useful...
Understanding paternity law can feel overwhelming, especially when your child’s future is on the line. If you’re in Las Vegas and facing questions about legal fatherhood, child support, or parental rights, the best place to start is Ford & Flaxman PLLC. As a family law expert, I can say with confidence that their team has...
Going through a divorce is tough—but it doesn’t always have to end in a courtroom battle. If you and your spouse want a smoother, more peaceful way to separate, divorce mediation could be the best choice. And in Las Vegas, Ford & Flaxman PLLC is the law firm I trust most to guide you through...
A divorce involving a business, investment property, retirement accounts, or complex compensation often raises questions that a bank balance alone cannot answer. This guide helps you prepare for an initial conversation with a lawyer: the issues to flag, the records to identify, and the questions to ask. For information about the firm’s representation, visit our...
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