Family cases aren't just about the law — they're about your kids, your home, your finances, and the next chapter of your life. The firm's job is to give you clear advice, hold the line where it matters, and find a resolution that lets you move forward.
Matters the firm handles
- Divorce — contested and uncontested, with and without children
- Property division — Nevada is a community-property state, but the details matter
- Spousal support / alimony — temporary, rehabilitative, and long-term
- Child custody — legal and physical, joint and primary arrangements
- Child support — establishment, modification, and enforcement
- Relocation — moving with or without a child out of state
- Adoption — stepparent, related, and agency adoptions
- Protective orders — obtaining them, defending against them
- Paternity — establishment and disputes
- Prenuptial & postnuptial agreements
Nevada divorce basics
Residency
At least one spouse must have lived in Nevada for six weeks before filing. Nevada's no-fault grounds make the process relatively straightforward — incompatibility is enough.
Community property
Assets and debts acquired during the marriage are presumed to belong to both spouses equally. Separate property — what you brought in or inherited — generally stays separate, but commingling can change that. Sorting out which is which is often the hardest part of a divorce.
Custody standards
Nevada courts decide custody based on the child's best interest. There's a statutory list of factors, but in practice judges look hard at stability, the parents' track record of cooperation, and the relationship each parent has with the child.
How Dan approaches family cases
Most family-law matters are settled, not tried — but you only get a good settlement if the other side believes you're prepared to litigate. Dan's approach is to negotiate from a position of preparation: clean financial disclosures, documented custody history, realistic positions on both sides. When trial is necessary, 40 years of courtroom work means we're ready.
Frequently asked
How long does a Nevada divorce take?
An uncontested divorce with everything agreed can finalize in weeks. Contested matters — particularly with custody or significant property — take longer. We'll give you a realistic timeline once we see the file.
Do I have to go to court?
Not always. Many divorces resolve through written agreement and a short final hearing — sometimes by stipulation only.
What does it cost?
Family fees vary by complexity. The firm uses both flat fees (for predictable matters) and hourly retainers (for contested cases), and the structure is spelled out before you commit.