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. Regardless of the type, every Divorce Client at The Abrams Law Firm receives the following benefits: Your case is handled personally by Jennifer V. Abrams, our firm's founder. Ms. Abrams understands what you are going through on both a personal and professional level as she is recently divorced herself. You will speak directly with Attorney Abrams before any work begins on your case. Night, Weekend, or Telephonic consultations are available. You will have 24/7 access to our staff via a private phone number. This includes weekends and holidays. All Client calls are answered immediately or returned within 24 hours - Guaranteed. Attorney Abrams represents both husbands and wives equally vigorously. Every Client receives Divorce documents individually crafted to their specific situation. We do not use standardized forms and try to cram your case into a "fill in the blank" Divorce. All additional benefits detailed in our Client's Bill of Rights. If you have current financial problems and cannot afford our services, 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 Attorney Abrams personally. If a personal appointment is not feasible, Attorney Abrams 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 Attorney Abrams 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. Every Contested Divorce case requires an initial retainer deposit. Our minimum is $7,500. Your initial retainer deposit is placed in a Client Trust Account. As work is performed on your case, the fees earned as reflected on your billing statement are transferred. Any balance in your Client Trust Account that is not used for legal fees and/or expenses, is promptly refunded to you at the conclusion of your case. We accept all major credit cards and special payment arrangements can be made on a case-by-case basis. We will also accept a third-party credit card if friends or family would like to assist you. Uncontested Divorce An Uncontested Divorce is the fastest and least expensive way to get a Divorce. In order to accomplish this, the parties must agree to the terms and recognize the benefits of settlement as opposed to litigation. By definition, an Uncontested Divorce means that there are absolutely no issues that need to be resolved and the agreement you and your spouse have worked out complies fully with Nevada State Law. An Uncontested Divorce is different than a Joint Petition. One party, and only one must initially speak directly with Attorney Abrams. The reason that only one party speaks to Attorney Abrams is this: If Ms. Abrams speaks with both parties, there is a perception that she is representing both parties as well. If a dispute was to arise on any issue, Attorney Abrams could not represent either party to resolve it. The money spent would be wasted and both parties would have to select, and pay, two new attorneys. This method also allows Attorney Abrams to provide you, the Client, with meaningful and beneficial legal advice from the outset and without compromising your rights for legal representation if a dispute was to arise. Your spouse is also encouraged to consult with an independent attorney prior to signing the final Divorce documents, if they so choose. Both parties must sign and notarize the Divorce documents in a timely fashion. Uncontested Divorces are typically finalized by the Court in one to three weeks after both parties have returned the signed and notarized documents to our office. Every Uncontested Divorce case requires an initial deposit. Our minimum is $3,500. Your initial retainer is deposited in a Client Trust Account. As work is performed on your case, the fees earned as reflected on your billing statement are transferred. Any balance in your Client Trust Account that is not used for legal fees and/or expenses, is promptly refunded to you at the conclusion of your case. We accept all major credit cards and special payment arrangements can be made on a case-by-case basis. We will also accept a third-party credit card if friends or family would like to assist you. Call 702.222.4021 or Contact us by Email