How Child Support Is Calculated in Nevada: The Formula Explained

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Child support is one of the most practically significant issues in any Nevada family law case involving children. It determines the monthly financial obligation a parent must meet, and it follows a child through their upbringing until they reach adulthood. Despite its importance, the calculation process is poorly understood by most parents going through a…

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Nevada Divorce and Community Property: What Counts and How It Is Divided

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One of the first questions people have when facing a divorce in Nevada is what happens to their property. The answer depends on whether property is classified as community or separate, and Nevada’s community property laws draw that line in ways that sometimes surprise people who assumed their assets were entirely their own. Nevada is…

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What Happens to a Business in a Nevada Divorce?

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For many divorcing couples, a business is the most complex and contested asset in the entire case. It may also be the most valuable. Whether you are the owner, a co-owner with your spouse, or the spouse of someone who built a business during the marriage, understanding how Nevada law treats business interests in divorce…

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Meet Kristina Kirigin: Las Vegas Family Law Attorney

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Few areas of law are as personal as family law. Divorce, custody, support — these aren’t abstract disputes; they’re the framework of someone’s daily life and their kids’ futures. That’s the work Kristina Kirigin, a partner at Marathon Law Group, has built her practice around, and she brings both genuine care and real backbone to…

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How Your Family Law Case Can Affect Your Immigration Status

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For many families in Las Vegas, a divorce or custody case isn’t just an emotional and legal challenge — it can also carry serious immigration consequences. If your right to live in the United States is tied to your marriage, the stakes of a family law decision go far beyond the family court. Understanding how…

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