Nevada Recent Legal Answers from Lawyers

Lender who have discharged loans secured by junkers often try to squeeze a payment out of the debtors by refusing the release the title. Send them a letter threatening them with a motion for contempt of court for violation of the discharge injunction and they will usually turn over the title - free and clear. If not, talk to a lawyer about filing the motion for contempt. The best thing about contempt motions is the lender pays the attorney fees.... Read More

The answer to any such alimony case inquiry, on partial facts, is "maybe."  A full explanation of Nevada alimony law is set out on our Spousal Support and Alimony page, here.  You should also review the materials on our Military Retirement Benefits page, here -- you don't mention it, but after 7 years of a military marriage, you have a right to a share of the normal retirement and the TSP, as well.  There is a lot more, but it is more than can be put into an e-mail.  Please review the noted information, and then call to ask any follow up questions.  It is probably a good idea to schedule a consultation (please see the information here) and then proceed, as soon as you are ready.... Read More

The details and history are a bit sketchy, and there is no simple way to "cancel" an 8-year-old marriage, but we have done many annulments for foreign citizens.  With some information about the cooperation of the parties, and some basic background facts, it woiuld be possible to tell you (usually) how long it is likely to take, relative odds of success, and how much it is likely to cost.  The background needed is explained on two pages of our web site:http://willicklawgroup.com/annulment/. http://willicklawgroup.com/uncontested-annulment/.If, as you indicate, the marriage was in Nevada, no physical appearance, and no establishment of Nevada residency, should be required for an annulment proceeding (i.e., neither party should have to come back to or be here).  Citizenship is not relevant; the question is the satisfaction of statutory grounds.  If that is not possible, then the only alternative would be divorce, presumably where one or both parties now lives.... Read More

While your question is not entirely clear, you can usually add a creditor just before discharge or even for a reasonable time afterward. The Trustee has a good long time to assemble the assets and pay them out. It could take as much as two years. It makes sense to amend your schedule is to include this newly discovered creditor very soon period.... Read More

The late Samuel Goldwyn once remarked that "A verbal contract ain't worth the paper it's printed on."  Until an agreement is reduced to writing, it is typically very difficult to enforce.  Meantime, consult with a family law specialist to become fully informed of your rights, obligations, options, and alternatives.... Read More

The only “magic age” in Nevada custody law is 18, at which time (absent a guardianship for incompetency, etc.), no one has any right to determine where the then-emancipated person can live.  Until then, the wishes of a “child of suitable age and discretion” are one factor that a court must consider when determining a question of contested custody.  For an explanation, links to the relevant statutes, etc., see the materials posted here.  And yes, normally child support flows from the non-custodial to the custodial parent; there is an offset in joint custody cases.  A full explanation is at the same page of our website.... Read More

Yes, but not directly.  You can file a motion to get the court to sign over the house to you for sale (an "NRCP 70" motion) which then allows you to sell the house without requiring any co-signature.  And ask, in that motion, for reimbursement of whatever fees you incur to get the necessary order.... Read More

There is no way anyone could provide "how to represent yourself in court" in an email.  And you do not provide any substantive information to allow reference to relevant background (although you might try reviewing our child custody and domestic vioence materials, here and here. If you really cannot afford counsel, the local Pro Bono provider is the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, which can be called at 702-386-1070 (or see their information on the web at http://www.lacsn.org/option,com_jcalpro/Itemid,3/extmode,view/extid,15/).  Those that take pro bono cases take them after they have been screened, and assigned, by Legal Aid.  The Reduced Fee Panel sponsored by the State Bar can be reached at 702-382-2200.  Additionally, there are free consultations offered on Thursdays at the self-help center; volunteer attorneys provide 15-minute consultations, for free, on family law questions.  For those that wish to attempt self-representation, forms are available at the Clark County self-help center website, at http://www.familylawselfhelpcenter.org/.... Read More

First, you're under an obligation to report material changes in your circumstances. Maybe you're Hillary Clinton and perjury isn't a big deal to you but most of us are a little tetchy about committing felonies. Usually a moderate raise (less than 20%) won't change your payments. Anything more than that, talk to your attorney.... Read More

You shouldn't have had it hauled away. You may be liable on the value of the 4 wheeler. But they are not allowed to threaten you or contact you concerning the debt. The police (or sheriff) have no interest in getting involved in this private dispute, so that threat is just empty words. If anyone contacts you, tell them that you will file a contempt of court motion against them.... Read More