If you have a retirement account, there is a chance that it could be divided in a Nevada divorce settlement. This is because the asset is generally considered to be owned jointly with your spouse even if your name is the only one on the account. Let's take a look at...
Divorce
Will dating hurt my divorce case?
There is no Nevada state law prohibiting you from dating before your divorce is finalized. However, it is generally a good idea to refrain from pursuing new relationships until after your current marriage comes to an official end. This may be especially true if you...
Women face unique issues in later-in-life divorce
If you and your spouse are facing divorce after decades of marriage, you no doubt wonder how well you will manage on your own.A later-in-life divorce brings unique challenges you would not have faced at a younger age. Why it happensDivorce among seniors has become...
3 ways to cut costs during divorce
Adjusting to your new life in the wake of a divorce often proves difficult enough, but adjusting to that new life when you are also struggling to keep up with your finances may prove even more problematic. In some cases, divorcing parties fight over every last asset...
Does infidelity matter in Nevada divorces?
Cheating on a spouse is one of the most common explanations for a divorce. One recent study found that 20% of men and 13% of women admitted to cheating on their spouse at some point during the marriage. It is natural to want to divorce a spouse after...
3 reasons you should stay off social media during divorce
Divorce can turn out messier than you anticipated. Even if you and your spouse agree that it is in everyone's best interest, things happen during the course of the proceedings that can make the process more difficult. Advertising your marital status, or lack thereof,...
3 key benefits of divorce mediation
Navigating your way through a divorce is difficult even under the best of circumstances, but long, drawn-out divorce litigation can hurt you and your family financially as well as emotionally. Rather than shell out considerable money on their own lawyers and court...
What happens to the family business when you divorce?
If you and your spouse are a high-asset Nevada couple with a family business or professional practice, it likely is one of your major concerns if you are contemplating divorce. Deciding how you will divide it and how you will continue to operate it, if at all, after...
4 tactics your spouse may use to hide assets
Are you getting a divorce soon? If so, you may have concerns about the property division process. You should be aware that your spouse may try to hide assets to avoid fairly distributing assets. The law requires your spouse to disclose all assets during the divorce...
3 expert tips on preparing for divorce mediation
Choosing mediation is an important step. For certain couples, it can be a better process than traditional litigation. But that does not mean it is always easy. In fact, you probably feel anxious about how mediation will turn out. It can be hard work, but it is often...