How can I help my children through this divorce? How will I support them?
At the Law Office of April O'Brien, Chtd. our Las Vegas child custody attorneys are determined to help our clients arrive at fair and reasonable arrangements for child support, child custody, and visitation that focus on the needs of the children.
Before moving out of your residence or agreeing to any temporary custody or support arrangements with your spouse, you should get legal advice regarding your long-term plans for child custody. A lawyer from our Las Vegas family law firm will be happy to meet with you and discuss your options. Contact our office to make arrangements for a consultation.
Most divorce agreements in Nevada provide for joint legal custody, giving parents an equal say in major decisions about medical treatment, education, or religious training. Primary physical custody determines the child’s residence and parental responsibility for day-to-day issues. The child support order grants a specific percentage of the non-custodial parent’s income to the custodial parent. If a couple’s custody agreement involves joint physical custody, a schedule is used to calculate child support, taking into consideration the incomes of both parents and child care expenses in determining support payments.
You and your spouse will each fill out an Affidavit of Financial Condition (AFC). Our attorneys will review both for accuracy. Modifications to the formulas for child support must be supported by specific reasons, including special needs of the child, special classes or lessons the child is enrolled in, medical insurance costs, and time spent with the child. If you have questions about your situation, contact our office in Las Vegas. Our child custody lawyers will help you calculate your child support.
Nevada requires parents to participate in Family Mediation Center (FMC) meetings and Clark County requires COPE parenting classes. Our family lawyers will help you enroll in the classes and mediation as soon as possible.
As a client of our firm, you will work with a team consisting of lead attorney April O'Brien and a paralegal assigned specifically to your matter. Feel free to contact a member of your legal team at any point in the course of your matter. We are readily accessible.
Our Las Vegas child custody lawyers serve families and individuals in North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Summerlin, Pahrump, Spring Valley, and communities throughout Clark County and Southern Nevada.
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To speak with a lawyer at our firm or schedule an appointment at our Las Vegas law office, call 702-366-0003 or contact us by e-mail.
