- Divorce
- Child SupportA parent, guardian, or other family member can file a petition asking to terminate a parent’s rights. If the child or the petitioner receive public assistance (such as TANF or SNAP), it is unlikely that a judge will terminate the parent’s rights. In that event, the Child Support office must be notified of a termination case and may oppose the termination if public assistance is being provided.
- Child Custody and VisitationFor a Nevada court to make any child custody and visitation orders, Nevada must be the “home state” of the children. This means that the children usually must have lived in Nevada for 6 months (or since birth if the child is not yet 6 months old) before the case is filed.
- AdoptionIn all stepparent adoptions, the consent of the other birth parent is required. If that other birth parent’s parental rights have been terminated then that birth parent’s consent is not required.
- Paternity
- GuardianshipGuardianship gives a person the legal right to care for and make decisions for another person, usually of a minor or an adult who is unable to make decisions for themselves, such as an elderly or disabled person. In addition to managing the care for this individual, known as a ward, a guardian also manages their finances. When the guardianship is of an adult, it is sometimes also called conservatorship.
- Spousal SupportIf the agreement states that the couple have waived their right to spousal support upon a divorce, the court may not order spousal support in any final decree.
- Legal SeparationAn advantage is that couples can easily return to life together should they decide to reconcile. Unlike a divorced couple, a couple who have formalized their separation and wants to get back together doesn’t need to get married again. Rather, they simply need to submit a request to resume the marriage to the court. On the other hand, should a couple decide to permanently end the marriage, a legal separation order greatly simplifies the divorce process.
- AnnulmentLike a divorce, an annulment is a court procedure that dissolves, or ends, a marriage. An annulment is different from a divorce in that an annulment treats the marriage like it never happened. Some people still think divorce carries a stigma, so they would rather have their marriage annulled than get a divorce.
- Child AbuseIn most child custody cases, legal custody is awarded to both parents (called “joint legal custody”), unless it is shown that one parent is somehow unfit, or is incapable of making decisions about the child’s upbringing. A history of drug abuse, domestic violence, or child neglect would play a role in this decision, which is focused on what’s best for the child (not the parents).
- Sex Crimes• Sexual Assault. If the child was conceived as a result of a sexual assault and the parent was convicted for sexual assault, their rights can be terminated.
- Assault
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- Limited Liability CompaniesProfessional limited liability companies (PLLCs) are specialized entities organized and operated solely by licensed professionals such as attorneys, accountants and doctors.
- Social Security DisabilityA loved one who receives Medicare or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) may not need a special needs trust because these programs do not base eligibility on the amount of money or assets an applicant has. However, if the SSDI payment is low, SSI may be a valuable way to supplement your loved one’s income. And Medicaid may be necessary to provide benefits not included in the Medicare program—for instance, long‑term nursing home care.
- Estate PlanningOnly in very rare circumstances. When a person dies without a will or other estate planning documents, they die “intestate,” which means that the person’s property will be distributed according to the applicable state’s “succession” statutes. These so‑called “succession” statutes provide for the passage of a decedent’s property and assets to the decedent’s heirs according to the heirs’ relationship to the decedent.
- WillsWhen making a Will you need to consider who will be named as your personal representative or executor to administer your estate, who you will name as guardian and trustee of minor children if your spouse does not survive you and who will receive your property. The person appointed as executor or administrator is often your spouse (if married), but you should also name an alternate, in case your spouse predeceases you. The person you name should be a person you can trust and who will get along with the beneficiaries named in the Will.
- TrustsIf you want to leave money or property to a loved one with a disability, you must plan carefully. Otherwise, you could jeopardize your loved one’s ability to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid benefits. By setting up a “special needs trust” in your will, you can avoid some of these problems.
- Power of AttorneyIn 1988, Anne Angell was caring for her elderly mother Patsy “Pat” who wanted to give Anne a power of attorney so that Anne could assist her mother with some of her day to day tasks. Finding no do-it-yourself legal forms at the time, Anne took Pat to an attorney to draft a simple power of attorney. The attorney, who had his paralegal draft the document, charged Pat, who had limited financial resources as most elderly people do $125.00 for a three page document. Anne thought there had to be a better way.
- Probate
- Bankruptcy
- ForeclosureProtection From Liens. Real estate titled in a trust name is not subject to liens against the Beneficiary of the trust. For example, if you are dealing with a seller in foreclosure, a judgment holder or the IRS can file a claim against the property in the name of the seller. If the property is titled into trust, the personal judgments or liens of the seller will not attach to the property.
- Tax LawThe tax differences between PLLCs and PCs can become complicated. For example, a PC can elect a special tax status (S corporation status) that effectively makes it a pass‑through tax entity like a PLLC. And, meanwhile, PCs that don’t elect special status may be subject to double taxation—in other words, both the PC itself and its shareholders may have to pay taxes on business income. Because Nevada is one of just a very few states that has neither a personal income tax nor a corporate income tax, state tax differences between PLLCs and PCs may be less significant. However, you’ll still have to contend with federal tax issues.