Las Vegas Family Law Attorney

Deciding whether to get a divorce can be both heart-wrenching and unsettling. In fact, divorce is one of the most difficult decisions a person can ever make. If you find yourself in that position, or have already decided to part ways with your spouse, then it is important to acquaint yourself with relevant information pertaining to your situation. No two divorce cases are exactly the same – circumstances that surround an individual’s situation vary and the more informed you are about your rights and options, the better the outcome you will get.

At Douglas Crawford Law, I have been helping couples in Nevada, Las Vegas for more than 30 years and can also help you through this difficult situation. I handle every case using a personalized, custom approach and ensure that your interest takes the front burner in all deliberations. I can also help you navigate other legal issues that typically come with divorce, including alimony and division of property. Where a child or children are involved, I will work conscientiously to ensure that delicate matters surrounding child custody, visitation and child support are all handled in your children’s best interest.

When a marriage between parents with minor children ends either by divorce or separation, their children’s needs are very important. Thus, Nevada law requires that the child’s custody be memorialized in a court order. The court determines two aspects of custody:

Legal custody
This refers to the right of the parents to make important life decisions for their minor children, such as which school to attend, which doctors to see and religious decisions.

Physical custody
This refers to the physical habitation of the child and how much time each parent is allowed to spend with them.
Whether you’re pursuing a joint or sole legal custody of your child, some of the factors a court considers in determining the best interests of a child include the nature of their relationship with each parent as well as the physical, developmental and emotional needs of the child.

When chosen as your Nevada child custody lawyer, I will work tenaciously to ensure that your interest is best represented in the trial while putting into consideration the wellbeing of your child.

Contrary to the popular view, child support is not necessarily about the money, but about protecting the interest of children whose wellbeing or fortune might be reversed as a result of divorce or separation. As with any family law matter where a child or children are involved, the children’s best interest are always given the highest priority.

An order for child support is crucial to make sure that the children are supported. Nevada’s child support rules recognize an equivalent duty for parents to support their children. This usually equates to a fixed percentage of the parent’s gross income within certain statutory limits. Considering the relative complex legal procedures, it is best to have a skilled and experienced Nevada family lawyer represent you in the negotiation.

Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a measure put in place to reduce any unfair economic impact of a divorce on a non-wage earning or low-wage-earning spouse. The financial relief is often a subjective decision by the court after a review of both parties’ financial situations. The court considers the needs of the requesting party and the other party’s ability to pay. In awarding alimony, the court considers a number of factors, including the duration of the marriage, the nature of the parties’ education careers, whether a party stayed home to raise the children to allow the other to work.

Since alimony is a complex and fact specific issue, it is best to seek the advice of an experienced Nevada family lawyer. I am well prepared to view your financial conditions and work to get you the alimony that you deserve. I will leave no stone unturned to ensure that you obtain a court decision that is in your favour.