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Las Vegas Divorce Attorney
Not every divorce needs a Las Vegas divorce attorney. If you don’t have assets to divide or have no children, you can probably file for a divorce without hiring a Las Vegas divorce attorney near you. If you and your spouse see eye to eye on all the issues and you both agree, you can file an uncontested divorce, which can be done without a divorce lawyer. Same for a custody case. If you both agree, you can file an uncontested custody case without a Las Vegas divorce attorney.
What is a Nevada Uncontested Divorce?
This type of divorce has several names. It can be called a "No-Fight Divorce", "Amicable Divorce", "Non-Contested Divorce", or "Joint Petition for Divorce". These names all mean the same thing; you and your spouse agree on the terms of the divorce. If you both agree, you file a couple of documents, and there is no court hearing. This type of divorce is quicker and less expensive than a traditional divorce. You can handle child custody cases or a legal separation in the same way. Visit our legal separation the same way. Visit our Uncontested Divorce page to learn more.
No Fight Divorce InfoWhat is a Contested Divorce in Nevada?
If your spouse does not want the divorce or will not agree to the terms of the divorce, then you have a contested divorce. Contested means you are filing documents with the court because you need a judge to make the final decisions. For example, you and your spouse cannot agree on who should keep the house or how much spousal support you should receive. You would file a complaint for divorce, which starts the process for a judge to decide these issues.
Can I File My Divorce in Las Vegas?
Divorce laws are called statutes. Las Vegas courts must follow Nevada statutes. In other words, they must follow Nevada law. Nevada Law NRS 125.020 says, if you "physically" resided in Las Vegas for six weeks prior to filing a divorce, you may file in Las Vegas.
It also says, if you have not lived in Las Vegas for six weeks or your children have not lived in Nevada for six months, you might not be able to file in Las Vegas or Nevada. If that is the case, review “What State Can I File My Divorce In?”
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How To Choose an Experienced Las Vegas Divorce Attorney Near You?
A good way to find the best Las Vegas divorce attorneys near you is to Google them. Read their good reviews. And how they respond to bad reviews. Don’t limit your search to a Las Vegas divorce attorney near you. You might never go to your attorney’s office. Most everything is handled at the court, through video hearings, or email. Expand your search to include any attorney in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, or Henderson. Any divorce lawyer who practices in Clark County, Nevada, should be able to assist you.
Review the Las Vegas divorce lawyer’s website. Read articles they have written about subjects like "getting primary child custody" or "how to divide a pension". We recommend gravitating towards attorneys who only handle divorce or custody cases. You don't want a "Jack of all Trades" attorney. Schedule a consultation with at least two of your top Las Vegas divorce lawyers. This way you can compare.
Why Choose Right Divorce Lawyers in Las Vegas?
Since 2004, we have helped thousands of clients with their Nevada divorce or custody issues. With that amount of experience, there is not much we have not seen or heard. We know the ins and outs of divorce and custody laws. We have hundreds of positive reviews and have been voted the Best Divorce Lawyer in Las Vegas seven years running. Our Las Vegas divorce lawyers only handle divorce and custody cases, and we offer a free phone consultation. Most importantly, we only charge fixed fees. There is no hourly billing at Right Divorce Lawyers.
How Much Does a Divorce Cost?
You may be wondering, "How much does a Las Vegas divorce attorney cost?" In Las Vegas, non contested divorces average $1,500. Contested divorces will typically start at $3,500 and may go up from there. While most Nevads divorce attorneys bill an hourly rate, at Right Divorce Lawyers, we only charge a fixed fee. We provide you with an estimate for specific legal tasks. The estimate is all you pay for those tasks. A fixed fee does not mean we are the lowest priced divorce lawyers. It does mean you know up front the cost to start your divorce or child custody case.
How Do I Start My Las Vegas Divorce?
The first step in every divorce or custody matter is to decide if it is contested or uncontested. If you think the issue is uncontested, visit our Las Vegas Uncontested Divorce lawyers page to get started. If your divorce is contested, or you don't know, your next step is to start learning. There are rules and words you want to be familiar with. For example, what is how to divide community property, what is spousal support, or how is child support calculated. We recommend downloading our Divorce & Custody Guide to learn the basics. Then, schedule a call with one of our Las Vegas divorce lawyers near you to get answers to more questions you might have.
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Las Vegas Uncontested Divorce (No Fight)
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The divorce is uncontested when you and your spouse agree to the terms. This is quicker and cheaper because there are no court hearings.
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Our Las Vegas Divorce Attorneys
Stacy Rocheleau, Esq.
Right Divorce Lawyers was first established by Stacy. In 2020, she was elected as a Family Court Judge. She has since moved on from the firm. However, Stacy's eighteen years of experience in family law continues to impact the practice. Her aptitude in law and her approach to cases have been taught and passed down to our attorneys. Bio & resume…
Rock Rocheleau, Esq (Practices Las Vegas).
Rock is the managing attorney and spouse of Right Divorce Lawyers' founder, Judge Stacy Rocheleau. Rock began his career in the business as an office administrator. He attended UNLV's School of Law at night while and worked during the day as well. Rock possesses a creative legal mind and is constantly seeking novel solutions to address his clients' legal issues. Bio & resume…
Brittney Salvatore-Perkins, Esq (Practices Las Vegas).
There are divorce attorneys, and there are lawyers. The distinction is immediately apparent. Brittney obtains most of her divorce customers from referrals from previous clients because they perceive her to be approachable, educated, and a genuine divorce attorney. Bio & resume…
Meredith Weiner, Esq (Practices Las Vegas).
Meredith, who was born and raised in Las Vegas, had always wanted to be a lawyer. Meredith's career began in criminal court, where she developed into an excellent trial lawyer. Meredith is now concentrating on using those talents in divorce court. Bio & resume…
Maggie Manning, Esq.
Maggie started her career practicing civil litigation and then worked briefly as a criminal prosecutor before finding her home at Right Divorce Lawyers. As a dedicated advocate for her clients, Maggie is committed to guiding families through divorce, child custody disputes, adoption, domestic violence cases, and other family law matters. Bio & resume…
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Divorce & Custody Tools
Child Support Calculator
In Nevada, child support amounts are set formulas based on type of custody, number of
children, and the gross monthly income of the parents. Our online calculator quickly and
easily calculates the monthly amount of child support a parent should be paying, or
receiving.
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Kogod Spousal Support
The Kogod Formula is based on how much a spouse needs and how much a spouse can pay. To calculate the support amount the court will review monthly budgets from both.
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Marrital Balance Sheet
This marital balance sheet lists all the assets and debts of the marriage, and how you
would like them divided. This balance sheet can form the basis of a divorce settlement.
By listing all property and debts both spouses get a vivid picture of how the assets can
be divided.
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Malmquist Formula
Spouses will often pay bills on a separate property home. In most cases the community
has now earned a portion of the value of the home. This calculator helps figure out the
amount the community has earned.
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