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3 RIGHT LAWYERS The Right Lawyers has successfully represented numerous clients in the areas of divorce, family law, child support, and child custody. The goal of this guide is to provide you answers to the most commonly asked questions and general information about Nevada s laws regarding divorce, child custody, division of property, division of debts and spousal support. Knowledge and understanding of your rights during a divorce or child custody proceeding may reduce the stress and costs associated with your legal matter. For more specific advice regarding your situation please schedule a free consult with our office. Stacy Rocheleau, Esq. Stacy Rocheleau is the principal of Right Lawyers, Rocheleau Law Group. Stacy primarily handles complex divorce cases, child custody cases, and work injury cases. She received undergraduate degree from Whittier College and Juris Doctorate degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. Stacy is a member of the Nevada Bar, has been admitted to practice before the Nevada District Court and 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Stacy is a member of the Clark County Bar Association, the South Nevada Association of Women s Attorneys, National Association of Women Business Owners, and named Who s Who by In Business Magazine. Peter James, Esq. Peter has experience representing individuals in all stages of family law litigation, criminal law defense, and personal injury representation. He has handled a wide range of legal matters and drafted numerous appeals, writs and post conviction petitions with the Nevada Supreme Court. Peter is a member in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada, is admitted to practice before all District Courts in the State of Nevada, the U.S. Federal District Court, as well as the 9th Circuit of Appeals. Keith Pickard, Esq. Keith Pickard focuses on complex divorce cases, injury cases and business law. Keith received his Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University and his Juris Doctorate degree from the William S. Boyd School of Law at University of Nevada Las Vegas. Keith had an impressive business background before attending law school, working for several Fortune 500 Companies. This experience has been invaluable in his legal career. Keith is admitted to practice law in Nevada, the Nevada District Court and 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Legal Disclaimer This guide is not intended to be legal advice nor does anything submitted herein create an attorney-client relationship. Further, the information contained herein is believed accurate as of the time it was produced. The information and laws may have changed since the date of publication. The answers here are general in nature. Please consult with an attorney for legal advice on your situation.

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5 Commonly Asked Questions How does the Court decide child custody? Parents are mandated to attend mediation to negotiate a parenting plan which should specify in detail how the parents will share their time with the child(ren) and their responsibilities of raising them after divorce. If you and your spouse cannot agree on the physical custody arrangement of your child(ren), the Family Court will make that determination for you. In determining custody of a minor child(ren) the sole consideration of the Court is the "best interest of the child". The policy of Nevada is to advance the child's best interest by ensuring that after divorce or separation the minor child(ren) have frequent associations and a continuing relationship with both parents as equally as possible. The underlying goal of this policy is to encourage both parents to continue to equally share the rights and responsibilities of child rearing. In cases where a or joint physical arrangement of the child(ren) is not possible, the Court will make a decision on who will have primary physical custody of the child(ren). In making this decision the Court will analyze a number of factors such as the ability of each parent to raise the child(ren), whose parent s household would be a more stable environment for the child(ren) to primarily reside in, and each parent s ability to co-parent with the other parent. Both spouses may be required to submit to an evaluation and the Court may also order a child(ren) interview as a part of its decision making process. Can I relocate with my child out of Nevada? A parent may relocate outside of Nevada with the minor child(ren) if he or she obtains written consent from the other parent. If the other parent refuses to give such consent, then the parent must petition the Court for permission to move. Moving with the child(ren) without obtaining either written consent from the other parent or permission from the Court will have grave consequences on the custody of your child(ren). The other parent may file kidnapping charges and you may be ordered by the Nevada Courts to return the child(ren) to Nevada. If you are filing a petition in Court to relocate you should plan your move accordingly. It may take anywhere from six to nine months for a Court to decide on your petition to relocate because almost all petitions for relocation are decided via an evidentiary hearing. Is It true whichever spouse makes more money usually gets custody? Custody is based upon the best interest of the child(ren). The inability of a party to keep a job may indicate something about that person's stability, but if money is the only difference the Court can simply divert funds from one parent to the other. See the child custody section for more information and a list of factors that Courts may look at in making a custody decision. If asked to move out, should I move and will I lose my right to see the children? Whether you should move out of your residence depends on a number of factors, some of which includes your finances, and whether you feel its necessary to preserve your safety. If you choose to move this should not have any impact on your right to see your child(ren). A parent cannot deny you visitation with the child(ren) simply because you move out. Unless your moving was due to a domestic violence situation, your decision to move should play a minimal role in the ultimate custody or visitation decision of the Court. If you decide to move make certain that you continue visitation with the child(ren). Moving out and not visiting with your child(ren) may have a larger impact on your future visitation rights. Legal Disclaimer This guide is not intended to be legal advice nor does anything submitted herein create an attorney-client relationship. Further, the information contained herein is believed accurate as of the time it was produced. The information and laws may have changed since the date of publication. The answers here are general in nature. Please consult with an attorney for legal advice on your situation. Copyright 2012 Right Lawyers & Rocheleau Law Group. All Rights Reserved

6 Commonly Asked Questions My spouse was unfaithful. Will this have an effect on child custody? Nevada is a no fault state and unless a parent s extra-marital relationship or life style is dangerous or negatively impacts the child s well-being, an affair is typically irrelevant when deciding the custody of the child(ren). How do I collect unpaid child support? There are two ways to collect unpaid child support owed to you; 1) You may open a case with the District Attorney s (DA) office or 2) You may file a motion in Family Court. The Court will reduce the unpaid child support amount to a judgment against the obligor, upon which you can collect. The DA s office is the official enforcement agency for collecting unpaid child support payments and will take actions to calculate the amount owed, find the obligor, request payment and forward a wage garnishment order to the obligor s employer, intercept the obligor s income tax refund or levy his/her bank accounts if necessary. Be aware it may take months for the DA to start collecting on the debt if the obligor disputes the amount owed and requests a hearing with the Court. Filing a motion directly with the Family Court may reduce the time on your judgment. After you obtain a judgment from the Court, you may retain an attorney to collect on your judgment, or you may collect on your judgment yourself. Can I or the children stay on my ex-spouse s health insurance plan? If there are minor child(ren), a Court may not grant a decree of divorce without providing for health care for the minor child(ren). In the absence of extraordinary circumstances, parents typically equally divide medical expenses for the minor child(ren). In most instances an employer will allow the child(ren) to stay on insurance plan but will not allow the ex-spouse to stay enrolled, and the ex-spouse must seek his or her own insurance coverage. COBRA laws may provide a right to keep health coverage on an ex-spouse for a period of time at your expense. You should check the employers Human Resources department for more information regarding your COBRA rights. Can I make my spouse move out of the house before the divorce is final? If you experience any kind of abuse or domestic violence from your spouse, or if you believe that you are in imminent danger, you should take appropriate steps to protect yourself and obtain a restraining order against your spouse as soon as possible. If such restraining order is approved by the Court, your spouse may be ordered to move out of the residence. In absence of danger, domestic violence or abuse, and if both spouses own the marital residence or if the spouses are jointly responsible for the payment on a lease, the Court may not grant any requests for exclusive possession of the marital residence before the divorce is final.

7 Commonly Asked Questions How does a Court divide retirement accounts and pension benefits? Under Nevada law, each spouse is entitled to one half of the community interest of the other spouse s pension or retirement benefits. The Court will implement a formula to calculate the value of the community interest of the spouse s retirement and pension benefits. According to this formula, the community interest of each spouse in such benefits starts accruing from the date of the marriage and ends on the date of the divorce. Once the Court calculates the exact value of the community interest in those benefit plans, it will divide it equally between the parties. In situations where both spouses have maintained their own retirement or pension benefit plans throughout the marriage, and if the values are approximately equal, the spouses may agree to each keep their own benefits upon divorce and forego their share of community interest of the other spouse s retirement or pension plans. When divorced, who pays the debts like credit cards and student loans? Generally, any debt that either party has accumulated before the marriage is considered separate debt and the Court may not hold the other spouse responsible for the separate debt. Debt that a married couple accumulates after the date of marriage is considered community debt and the Court will order both parties to pay it equally, unless there are circumstances where one party may prove that some or all debts have not been accumulated on behalf of the community. In those instances the Court has the discretion to make an unequal disposition of this community debt even if it was accumulated after the parties got married. How much spousal support (or alimony) will I pay or receive? The Court has the discretion to award "just and equitable" alimony to either spouse. There is no exact formula under Nevada law to calculate a certain award of spousal support. The Court is obligated to analyze a range of factors when setting an alimony award. Common factors weighing into this analysis are the length of the marriage, the need of the spouse requesting alimony and the financial ability of the other spouse to pay such alimony. How much will a divorce cost? The cost of your divorce is highly dependant on the complexity of your case. The best way to determine an estimated cost range is to schedule a consultation with an attorney. At the consultation, be prepared to discuss past events leading up to the divorce, as well as concerns and goals for the representation. After assessing your case, the attorney will help you complete a litigation budget. The budget helps prepare for the cost of your divorce action. Keep in mind that cheapest is not always the best and you often get what you pay for. Can I have my attorney s fees reimbursed by my ex-spouse? There are several laws and Nevada statutes which authorize judges to award attorney s fees to either party. These awards can be made during the litigation or at the completion of the trial. Whether you will be eligible for such an award will depend on the details of your case. Your attorney should discuss with you the possible award of attorney s fees and if you are eligible for such an award. Legal Disclaimer This guide is not intended to be legal advice nor does anything submitted herein create an attorney-client relationship. Further, the information contained herein is believed accurate as of the time it was produced. The information and laws may have changed since the date of publication. The answers here are general in nature. Please consult with an attorney for legal advice on your situation. Copyright 2012 Right Lawyers & Rocheleau Law Group. All Rights Reserved

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9 Complaint, Summons & Joint Preliminary Injunction filed with Clerk of Court. Divorce Process Flowchart File Financial Disclosure Form Hearing on Temporary Orders File motion for temporary orders; Residence, Custody and Support. Answer Filed? (20 Days) No Default Issued & Decree Entered Yes Custody Issue? Yes Family Mediation Center. Purpose is to create a parenting plan. Attend COPE Class. Certificate Needed No Case Management Conference (90 Days) File Amended FDF Discovery; Depositions, Documents, Admissions (120 Days) Settlement. Settlement. Decree Entered Decree Entered RIGHT LAWYERS (702) RIGHTLAWYERS.COM Trial (180 Days) Decree Entered Legal Information Disclaimer - The chart and time frames provides are to provide understanding of a typical divorce or post decree matter. This is chart will not apply to all matters, may contain errors and should not be considered as legal advice. We highly recommend you to consult a lawyer for information in your particular situation. RIGHT LAWYERS 2012 Copyright. All rights Reserved

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11 Nevada Divorce Process The divorce process is started by the filing of a Complaint for divorce. The Complaint is the legal documentation explaining the reasons you are seeking divorce and is needed to start the legal process. Either you or your spouse must reside in Nevada for the six weeks prior to filing for divorce. There is no advantage to filing first, but the first to file must personally serve the Court documents on the other spouse. Nevada is a no-fault divorce state, which means all the Complaint has to say is you can t get along together and never will. This is what is legally known as Irreconcilable Differences. You are also eligible to file for divorce if your spouse was legally insane for the past two years or if you and your spouse lived separate and apart for more than one year. It is not necessary to allege or prove adultery, mental cruelty or physical abuse to obtain a divorce in Nevada. After receiving the Complaint for divorce, the other spouse has 20 days to file an Answer with the Court. An Answer is simply a response to the Complaint. Once the Answer is filed, if the parties have minor child(ren), they must attend mediation through the Family Mediation Center (FMC) to devise a weekly timeshare of the child(ren) as well as decide on who will have the minor child(ren) on which holidays. The purpose of mediation is to develop a parenting plan specifying legal custody, physical custody, and visitation issues. Any issues that are not agreed upon will be decided by the judge at trial. With minor child(ren), you must also attend a Co-Parenting Class (COPE) which is designed to help both parties deal with the changes in the family structure and their impact on child(ren). After the Answer is filed, you and your spouse must voluntarily exchange every document that could be relevant to your divorce and discuss everything to see if any issues can be resolved. The Court will schedule a Case Management Conference (CMC) to ask about your attempts at resolution and to set a date for an evidentiary hearing, also called a trial, on any remaining issues. While the divorce is pending you may ask the Court to order child support, attorney fees, alimony or custody. These orders are known as Temporary Orders. Temporary Orders may be necessary because there are decisions regarding child support, alimony, attorney s fees, possessions of the home, and custody of the child(ren) that cannot wait for trial. At the evidentiary hearing the Court may make a final ruling that is contrary to the temporary order, based upon the evidence presented. If there is information or documents that you need to get from someone else or your spouse then you may conduct Discovery. Discovery will consist of 1) Interrogatories - which are written questions to be answered under oath 2) Requests for Production of Documents - requesting the other party to provide you with needed documents such as bank records or pay stubs 3) Request for Admissions - which are specific questions that the other party must admit or deny 4) Depositions - which is an interview where verbal questions are answered under oath. You do not have to go to trial if you and your spouse can reach an agreement on all issues. If there are issues that you cannot agree on then you and your spouse will proceed to trial and a judge will make the final decision. At trail you and your attorney will present documents and have witnesses testify. The other spouse will do the same. The judge will then make a final ruling and grant the divorce. Legal Disclaimer This guide is not intended to be legal advice nor does anything submitted herein create an attorney-client relationship. Further, the information contained herein is believed accurate as of the time it was produced. The information and laws may have changed since the date of publication. The answers here are general in nature. Please consult with an attorney for legal advice on your situation. Copyright 2012 Right Lawyers & Rocheleau Law Group. All Rights Reserved

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13 Post Decree Process Flowchart Post Decree or Post Order Motion Filed Opposition Filed? (10 Days) No Without Opposition & Order Entered Yes Motion Hearing (45 Days) Motion Denied No Changes to Decree or Prior Order Evidentiary Hearing Discovery; Depositions, Documents, Admissions (120 Days) Settlement. Order Entered Trial (180 Days) Order Entered RIGHT LAWYERS (702) RIGHTLAWYERS.COM Legal Information Disclaimer - The chart and time frames provides are to provide understanding of a typical divorce or post decree matter. This is chart will not apply to all matters, may contain errors and should not be considered as legal advice. We highly recommend you to consult a lawyer for information in your particular situation. RIGHT LAWYERS 2012 Copyright. All rights Reserved

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15 Child Custody Information Child custody involves two separate concepts: legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody is often confused with physical custody, but it is important to know the difference. Physical custody is where the child(ren) resides, whereas legal custody involves having basic legal responsibility for a child(ren) and making major decisions regarding the child(ren), including the child s health, education, and religious upbringing. Legal Custody Sole legal custody gives this right with one parent, while joint legal custody gives this right to both parents. Joint legal custody requires that the parents be able to cooperate, communicate, and compromise to act in the best interest of the child(ren). In a joint legal custody situation, the parents must consult with each other to make major decisions regarding the child s upbringing, while the parent with whom the child(ren) is residing with at the time usually makes minor day to day decisions. Joint legal custody can exist regardless of the physical custody arrangements of the parties. Also, the parents need not have equal decision making power in a joint legal custody situation. For example, one parent may have sole decision making authority regarding the child s education and the other spouse makes decisions regarding healthcare. If the parents in a joint legal custody situation reach an impasse and are unable to agree on a decision, then the parties may have the Court decide what is in the best interest of the child(ren). Physical Custody Physical custody involves the time that a child(ren) physically spends in the care of a parent. During this time, the child(ren) resides with the parent and that parent provides supervision for the child(ren) and makes the day to day decisions regarding the child(ren). Parents can share joint physical custody, or one parent may have primary physical custody and the other parent may have visitation rights. In determining custody of a minor child(ren) the sole consideration of the Court is the best interest of the child. The policy of Nevada is to advance the child s best interest by ensuring that after divorce minor child(ren) have frequent associations and continuing relationships with both parents and to encourage parents to share the rights and responsibilities of child rearing. To further this policy, the Nevada Legislature adopted the laws to educate and encourage parents regarding joint custody arrangements. The laws encourage parents to cooperate and work out a custody arrangement before going to Court. The purpose is to ensure the healthiest psychological arrangement for child(ren) and minimize the adversarial winner take all approach to custody disputes. If you and your spouse cannot agree which parent should have custody of the minor child(ren) the Court will make that decision for your by analyzing what is in the best interest of the child, taking into account the ability of each spouse to raise the child(ren), what would be the most stable environment for the child(ren) and other factors. Both spouses may be required to submit to an evaluation to determine these factors. The physical custody arrangement is legally important for three reasons. First, it determines the standard for modifying physical custody. Second, it impacts the procedure if a parent wants to move out of state with the child(ren). Third, the physical custody arrangement affects the child(ren) support award. These rules are complex and constantly changing and it is wise to seek legal counsel on custody issues. Legal Disclaimer This guide is not intended to be legal advice nor does anything submitted herein create an attorney-client relationship. Further, the information contained herein is believed accurate as of the time it was produced. The information and laws may have changed since the date of publication. The answers here are general in nature. Please consult with an attorney for legal advice on your situation. Copyright 2012 Right Lawyers & Rocheleau Law Group. All Rights Reserved

16 Child Custody Information Differences Between Primary Physical Custody and Joint Physical Custody Primary physical custody is where the parties have agreed or the Court has decided that one spouse will maintain physical custody of the child(ren) in excess of 40% of the time. Joint physical custody is awarding custody of the minor child(ren) to both parents and providing that physical custody shall be shared by the parents in such a way to ensure the child(ren) have frequent associations and a continuing relationship with both parents. Joint physical custody does not include divided or alternating custody, where each parent acts as a sole custodial parent at different times. And does not include split custody, where one parent is awarded sole custody of one or more of the child(ren) and the other parent is awarded sole custody of one or more of the child(ren). Parents do not need to have exactly equal timeshare to have joint physical custody, and it is often difficult to do so, given the variations inherent in child rearing, such as school schedules, sports, vacations, and parents work schedules. As long as each parent has provided supervision of the child(ren), the child(ren) resided with the party, or the parent made day to day decisions regarding the child(ren) in excess of 40% of the days over the course of a year then you have joint physical custody. Regardless of the label placed on the custodial arrangement in the divorce decree or other documents, if a parent does not have physical custody of the child(ren) in excess of 40% of the time, then the arrangement will be labeled primary physical custody with visitation, and the Court will use that label to determine the standard if one parent wants to modify physical custody, move out of state with the child(ren) or determine child support. Can Custody Be Changed? Nevada Courts believe that changing custody can be a traumatic experience for child(ren) and are reluctant to change custody orders. If the parties have joint physical custody the arrangement can be modified if it is in the child s best interest. Where one party has primary physical custody, the arrangement can only be changed if it meets a tougher two prong test; (1) there has been a substantial change in circumstances affecting the welfare of the child, and (2) the child's best interest is served by the modification. Under this revised test, the party seeking a modification of custody bears the burden of satisfying both prongs. The additional requirement of substantial change in circumstances prevents parties from filing immediate, repetitive, and serial motions until the right circumstances or the right judge allows them to achieve a different result. Can You Relocate To Another State With The Child? A parent may relocate outside the state if they obtain the written consent of the other parent to move outside of the state. If the other parent refuses, then the parent wanting to move with the child(ren) may petition the Court for permission to move. When determining whether a parent may move outside the state with the child(ren), the Court looks first to whether the move will produce an actual advantage for the child(ren): 1) Will the move improve the quality of life for the child(ren)? 2) Are the custodial parent's objectives in moving honorable? 3) If allowed to move will the noncustodial parent be able to maintain a visitation schedule to preserve the parental relationship?

17 Child Support Child support laws are applicable to all parents, whether or not the parents of the child are married. Child support must last until the child reaches 18 if no longer in high school or 19 if the child is enrolled in high school. Parents of a handicap child may be required to support the child beyond the age of 18 or becomes self supporting. How Is Child Support Calculated? Calculation of child support is based on the number of children and is a percentage of gross monthly income. One (1) Child... 18% of gross monthly income Two (2) Children... 25% of gross monthly income Three (3) Children... 29% of gross monthly income Four (4) Children... 31% of gross monthly income There is a minimum and a maximum amount. The minimum amount per child is $100 per month and the maximum per child depends on the gross monthly income. The court may deviate from this maximum based on other expenses such as health insurance being covered. Monthly Income Maximum Per Child $0 - $4, $670 $4,235 - $6, $737 $6,351 - $8, $806 $8,467 - $10, $871 $10,585 - $12, $939 $12,701 - $14, $1,005 $14,816 - No Limit... $1,074 Each parent is obligated to pay a percentage of their income, according to the number of children, as stated above and the maximum ranges. Where one party has primary physical custody and the other has visitation rights, the statutory percentage is applied to the non-custodial parent s monthly income. In cases where the parties have joint physical custody, child support is calculated based on both parents gross monthly incomes. The difference between the two support amounts is calculated and the higher income parent is obligated to pay the lower income parent the difference. Can The Amount of Child Support Be Changed? A review can be requested if three years have passed since the order for child support or at any time there has been a 20% difference in income(s). Filing for a modification is fairly simple, with the petitioning party filing an updated Financial Disclosure Form (FDF) and including updated paystubs or tax returns to verify the change in income. This guide is not intended to be legal advice nor does anything submitted herein create an attorney-client relationship. Furthermore, the information contained herein is believed accurate as of the time it was produced. The information and laws may have changed since the date of publication. The answers here are general in nature. Please consult with an attorney for specific legal advice on your situation. Copyright Right Lawyers & Rocheleau Law Group. All Rights Reserved

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19 Spousal Support Nevada Courts are authorized to award spousal support (referred to as alimony) to either spouse. The amount of spousal support, if any, may be a lump sum or payments for a specified time frame. The Court has been given great latitude and discretion in determining a just and equitable amount. The basis or grounds for which Nevada Courts have ruled in favor of alimony and the amount of alimony have been extremely situational and varies from case to case. Each judge uses their own discretion after analyzing the need of the person requesting the award against the ability of the other spouse to pay. Some of the issues a judge may consider are: Duration of the marriage The income and earning ability of each spouse The current financial condition of each spouse The contribution of either spouse as homemaker during the marriage Whether a spouse has obtained greater job skills or education during the marriage Enforcement of alimony may be an issue. The payee spouse has the same remedies available to him or her for the collection of any other debt and may petition the Court for nonpayment of alimony. If the payor spouse is found to be in contempt for failure to pay alimony the payor spouse may be held in contempt of Court and in some extreme cases may be imprisoned. Marital Property & Debt The major distinction when dividing property is determining Community Property and Separate property. Community Property is generally defined as all property acquired after marriage by either husband or wife, or both. Separate Property is property owned before marriage or that was acquired afterwards by gift, descent or an award of personal injury damages. The community shall receive a fair share of the profits from any business owned during a marriage. If a spouse owned a business before the marriage then the growth or profits of the business during the marriage shall be considered community property. It should be noted that retirement accounts like a 401(k), IRA or pension are considered community property to the extent contributed to during the marriage. When all property has been classified as Community Property or Separate Property the Court will generally aware each party 100% of their separate property and 50% of community property. Nevada Courts have established that the labor and skills of a spouse are considered to be a community asset and that income generated during the marriage from such labors and skills is considered community property. Legal Disclaimer This guide is not intended to be legal advice nor does anything submitted herein create an attorney-client relationship. Further, the information contained herein is believed accurate as of the time it was produced. The information and laws may have changed since the date of publication. The answers here are general in nature. Please consult with an attorney for legal advice on your situation. Copyright 2012 Right Lawyers & Rocheleau Law Group. All Rights Reserved

20 Additional Resources Nevada Legal Services (702) Nevada Legal Services, Inc. (NLS) is a non-profit organization providing free legal services to low income Nevadans. NLS is a state wide organization assisting every county in Nevada. Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada (702) The mission of the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is the provide quality legal counsel, advice and representation for individuals who are unable to protect their rights because they cannot afford an attorney. Child Protective Services (CPS) 702) Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect in your community. In Clark County, CPS is part of the Clark County Department of Family Services. Parenting Project (702) The Parenting Project offers a series of free programs to help parents be more effective in raising their children. The following programs are offered at various locations throughout Clark County. Website Resources Self Help Center - Nevada Divorce Statutes - Nevada Divorce Forms - Support Groups Hallelujah Christian Church 800 North Rancho Drive Las Vegas, Nevada Phone: Contact: Ms. Laura Lang Community Lutheran Church - Divorced & Widowed Adjustment 3720 E. Tropicana Ave. Las Vegas, Nevada Phone: Contact: Mr. Park Baker New Song Church 1291 Cornet St., Henderson, NV Phone Contact: Pastor Marta Right Lawyers Free Telephone Consult - (702) Website & Information - RightLawyers.com Legal Disclaimer This guide is not intended to be legal advice nor does anything submitted herein create an attorney-client relationship. Further, the information contained herein is believed accurate as of the time it was produced. The information and laws may have changed since the date of publication. The answers here are general in nature. Please consult with an attorney for legal advice on your situation. Copyright 2012 Right Lawyers & Rocheleau Law Group. All Rights Reserved

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