Las Vegas Child Custody Lawyer
Child Custody and Visitation Case
If you live anywhere in southern Nevada—Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Mesquite—and you or a family member need help with child custody and visitation rights, you need to reach out for legal help as soon as possible.
You need a Las Vegas Family Law Attorney.
Experienced Nevada Child Custody Lawyer
A child should be the highest priority in life. Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 125 deals explicitly with issues of children and family law. I’ve been helping child custody and visitation issues with over three decades’ worth of experience in this challenging legal area.
The NRS states Nevada’s intention to keep children in contact with both parents if possible, creating a situation in the best interests of the child. Hopefully, your divorce or separation has been relatively easy and you and your former partner get along. If so, establishing child custody and visitation typically goes smoothly. Joint custody works out best, where both parents share time with the child. Studies show co-parenting on a set schedule is the healthiest option over your child’s life. With luck, any necessary maintenance, health care, educational and financial support get worked out fairly. I can help all this happen quickly.
One issue vitally important to many parents in child custody and visitation cases is the right of first refusal. This simply means your former partner must contact you first if they need help before calling a babysitter or taking them to a provider. Even the best co-parents sometimes misunderstand this rule. I can help clarify issues like this right.
If your partner is not working with you in good faith, your case can get more complicated. I can help. If a court has not yet been involved in your child custody and visitation fight, we will file on your behalf and engage a judge. There are many reasons a court might rule in your favor as primary custodian of your child, like your former partner cannot provide for the child’s well-being, to more serious charges like domestic violence and/or abuse. If necessary, we will move swiftly to protect you and your family. We can build a case from multiple sources to give you the space and protection you need. We can also arrange counseling for your child or children.
It is possible the court may find that neither biological parent can support the child. If you are a blood relation in this situation I can help you, as well.
Once custody has been determined, visitation rights proceed fairly swiftly unless there are complicating factors. A child custody and visitation agreement needs to be done properly, as life can and will change. We can revisit your agreement every three years if need be. Often parents change jobs, sometimes moving out of state or the country. The needs of your agreement will change over time as your child ages. If your former partner has done time in a correctional facility, it may be necessary to revisit the child custody and visitation agreement after the required term has been served. If you are the custodial parent and you have the opportunity for career improvement in another state or country, the agreement will also have to be amended accordingly.
If your former partner physically takes the child into another jurisdiction without permission, that is a serious crime. I will fight for you and your child. Learn more about our Family Law Practice.
Hire me. I can be reached at (702) 383-0090.
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For more information on how https://douglascrawfordlaw.com can help you with your Child Custody and Visitation Case, please contact us.
Douglas Crawford Law
501 S 7th St, Las Vegas, NV 89101, United States
(702) 383-0090
How is child custody determined in Nevada?
Who will have custody of our children? Custody should be decided upon by the parents/parties. If the parents/parties are unable to agree on custody or visitations, a court must intervene and make that decision for them based on the child’s best interests if necessary.
How do I get full custody of my child in Nevada?
Typically, a parent can get “sole legal custody” only if the other parent is shown to be an “unfit parent,” poses an immediate risk to the health or safety of a kid, or is completely unavailable or unwilling to care for him.
What age can a child decide which parent to live with in Nevada?
In Nevada, a child will generally not be required to voice a preference about custody arrangements until he or she is at least 12 years old.
What are my rights as a father in Nevada?
Fathers in Nevada have the same rights as mothers over their children. After a Nevada marriage or domestic partnership dissolves, fathers have the following custody and visitation rights. A father’s legal position does not change based on his biological paternity of a kid.
What makes a parent unfit in Nevada?
NRS 62.364 defines an unfit parent as someone who, “by reason of the parent’s crime, bad habit, or conduct toward others (the kid, or other people involved in raising the kid), is unable to give proper care, direction, and support.”
How does the court determine child custody?
When a court must choose which parent is better able to promote and safeguard the kid’s well-being, it will consider the following elements or criteria: … The capacity and disposition of the parent to fulfill the child’s basic physical needs. The ability of the mother to provide for her children’s fundamental nutritional requirements.
How long does a custody battle take?
It may take anything from 6 to 12 months to receive a final order, and there is no specific deadline. In most situations, it will take around six to eight weeks for you to go through the preliminary court hearing (step 4 above) and get a decision.
How do I serve custody papers in Nevada?
If you don’t want to deal with the papers yourself, you may ask a neutral person to do it for you or pay a fee to have the sheriff or a private process service serve the papers. The individual who serves your paperwork must fill out an Affidavit of Service that details when, where, and how the documents were delivered.
Is child support mandatory in Nevada?
Nevada law places a responsibility on parents to provide their children with the necessary help, medical care, education, and maintenance. Even if the parents determine the amount of aid, it is subject to certain statutory and regulatory limitations as well as court review.
What is the 30 30 rule in Nevada?
If a parent pays for a medical expense that is not covered by insurance, the parents must submit proof of the expenditure to the other parent within 30 days.