We can help you regardless of how difficult or cooperative your spouse is. You deserve an attorney that will guide you through the process, and have a ready ear at all times. You also deserve a tough no-nonsense approach to the opposition, if they choose not to cooperate. RESIDENCY REQUIRED! You or your spouse must be a full-time resident of Nevada to file for Divorce here. (See below for details.) It is important to protect all of your rights as early as possible. The decisions you make at the time of separation and during the Divorce process are critical to the effect on your division of assets, custody and support of your children, spousal support, and many other issues. Our firm exclusively handles Divorce cases within the family law practice area. We often work with highly contested and complex asset matters. Child and Spousal Support - We professionally represent both husbands and wives on these important issues. Property Division - Regardless of the circumstances, you deserve your fair share of the marital assets. Locate Hidden Assets - If you believe your spouse is concealing caluable assets, we can help locate them for you. Protective Orders - In the event that your spouse is threatening, we can immediately prepare a protective order for court approval. The most common basis for a Nevada Divorce is incompatibility with no possibility of reconciliation (No Fault). There are three general categories of Divorce proceedings: Contested, Uncontested, and Joint Petition. Our law firm only handles Contested and Uncontested matters. We do not do Joint Petition Divorces. The following information is a general overview and is specifically not meant to be legal advice. Contested Divorces are those where both spouses cannot come to an agreement by themselves on all issues. Uncontested Divorces are those cases where both spouses can agree on their own and the agreement complies fully with Nevada State Law. Each divorce client at The Abrams Law Firm can expect the following: Las Vegas divorce attorney, Jennifer V. Abrams, our law firm's founder, manages each case. You will speak directly with your Attorney before any work begins on your case. Your Attorney, along with one of our Certified Paralegals, will be your primary points of contact until your matter is resolved. For emergency or urgent communications, you will have 24/7 access to your Attorney, via a private phone number. This includes holidays. All client calls are answered immediately or returned within 24 hours - Guaranteed. Gender plays no part in our representation. We represent both men and women with equal diligence. Each client receives a Decree of Divorce personally crafted for their individual set of circumstances. We do not use standardized forms and try to cram your case into a "fill in the blank" divorce. All additional benefits that are detailed in our Client's Bill of Rights. If what our law firm provides is not right for your situation, we are pleased to offer you these alternatives: Clark County Legal Services and the Clark County Pro Bono Project www.clarkcountylegal.com. These services provide low-cost or no cost legal services for those who are not capable of paying for it. State Bar of Nevada Lawyers Referral Service 702-382-0504. This service is run by the governing agency of all lawyers in Nevada. Some lawyers work at discounted rates. Contested Divorce Most Divorces begin as Contested Divorces and are subsequently settled after negotiations between both parties and their attorneys. These Divorces are then finalized in the same manner as Uncontested Divorces, with or without a Court Hearing. Only a fraction of Contested Divorces are actually resolved by Trial. Contested Divorces, especially when there are minor children and/or considerable assets involved, deserve to be handled by an aggressive and competent attorney who is familiar with the local Courts and Judges. It is preferable, but not mandatory, that you meet with your Attorney personally. If a personal appointment is not feasible, your Attorney can begin your case by providing an in-depth consultation by telephone. This is often the method used by our out-of-state and internationally based Clients. Every Divorce is unique so it is therefore impossible to explain the strategy your Attorney will employ in your case. However, Contested Divorces typically involve the filing of a Summons, Complaint, and Joint Preliminary Injunction. The next step is serving the Divorce documents upon your spouse. Every Client must review and approve their initial Divorce documents and the method in which their spouse is served. The Abrams Law Firm takes a no-nonsense approach to uncooperative spouses and attorneys that represent them. It is our goal to settle every Contested Divorce as quickly, painlessly, and economically as possible, without ever compromising our Client's rights. However, we will not hesitate to litigate a matter when necessary. Contested Divorce cases take anywhere from approximately 6 weeks, to over one year, to resolve. The number and complexity of the issues will play a critical factor in how long your case will take. Uncontested Divorce Uncontested Divorces begin with one party, and only one party, speaking directly with Las Vegas divorce attorneys Jennifer V. Abrams or Vincent Mayo. Your spouse is also encouraged to consult with an independent divorce lawyer. The reason that only one party speaks with Attorney Abrams or Mayo is for your protection. If they initially speak with both parties, there is a perception that they are legally representing both parties as well. If a dispute were to arise on any issue, (which is common) they could not represent either party, against the other, to resolve it. Both parties would then have to select, and pay additional fees to two different divorce lawyers. The Uncontested Divorce method we employ is the best form of protection for you. Our method allows Attorney Abrams or Mayo to provide you with meaningful and beneficial legal advice. However, it is not our role to change what you and your spouse have agreed to. Rather, your Attorney will advise you on whether your agreement is fair to both parties, or benefits one party over the other. Attorney Abrams and Mayo will often suggest alternatives if the agreement you have reached with your spouse is not in your best interest. Regardless of any of the above, you have the final say. Our responsibility is to inform you of the potential consequences of your decision. Once a final determination has been reached regarding the terms, we will prepare a Decree of Divorce, and numerous other related documents for your review, approval, and the signatures of both parties. After all signed and notarized documents are returned to our office, Uncontested Divorces are typically finalized by the Clark County Family Court in one to three weeks. Call 702.222.4021 or Contact us by Email