Nevada Child Custody and Visitation Lawyers

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Can Grandparents Have Visitation With Their Grandchildren If Their Son Or Daughter Is Divorced From The Other Parent?
If a custodial parent does not allow grandparents visitation with their grandchildren the grandparents will need a court order. Before allowing a non-parental visitation order the … more
How Does The Court Decide Who Gets The Children?
At the outset, it is important to understand that “custody” is usually divided into two separate categories – legal custody and physical custody. Usually, both parents are … more
What Happens To Custody When One Parent Needs To Relocate?
Should a parent need to relocate, the court will continue to use the “best interests” standard in determining where the child will go. There are federal laws that prohibit a … more

What is a Guardian Ad Litem?
A guardian ad litem is appointed by a court in order to represent the best interests of the child. Either parent can request that a guardian ad litem be appointed for their child, or the court can appoint a guardian ad litem for the child. While some states require that a guardian ad litem be an attorney, other states’ courts will appoint guardian ad litems who are not … more
Can Parental Rights be Terminated When a Parent is Incarcerated?
When can a parent’s rights over their child be terminated by the state? The government may not take a child away from a parent simply because they do not agree with the parent’s decisions. The state must show that the parent is unfit and that severing the relationship is in the best interests of the child. One of the ways a court may find a parent is unfit is if … more

Initial Application for Foster Care, Adoption, ICPC
This form is your initial application to the state for eligibility to become a foster parent, to adopt a child or to have a child from another … more