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Child Custody and Paternity Lawyers Serving Las Vegas, NV
More than 35% of Las Vegas households include children living with one parent, according to recent Census data. In these homes, decisions about custody, visitation, and parental rights often lead to legal conflicts. Whether you’re a mother seeking primary custody, a father trying to establish paternity, or a grandparent defending visitation, the outcome of your case can shape your child’s future—and yours.
Common Issues in Las Vegas, Nevada Child Custody and Paternity Cases
- Disputes over legal and physical custody
- Fathers seeking to establish legal paternity
- Requests for court-ordered paternity testing
- Conflicts over visitation rights and parenting time
- Modifications to existing custody orders
- Enforcement actions when one parent violates an order
- Parental relocation requests and interstate custody issues
- Custody help during divorce for unmarried or separated parents
Types of Child Custody & Paternity Cases We Handle
Establishing Paternity
Nevada requires clear legal proof of fatherhood to grant rights like custody or visitation. We guide clients through paternity establishment proceedings, including DNA testing, birth certificate filings, and court filings.
Custody Disputes
We represent parents in high-conflict custody battles, providing a voice for those needing help with child custody cases in family court.
Visitation Rights
Custody Modifications
Enforcement of Orders
Why You Need a Child Custody & Paternity Lawyer in Las Vegas
- Local knowledge of Nevada’s child custody and paternity laws
- Representation in family court hearings and mediation
- Expert legal advice for unmarried parents and single mothers
- Strategic legal help to prove paternity and secure custody rights
- Experience handling cases involving joint custody arrangements, sole custody representation, and third-party interventions
- Protect your rights as a father or mother during legal disputes
Contact Us Today
Contact Marathon Law Group today to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced family law attorneys.
Potential Outcomes and Settlements
- Joint Legal Custody: Shared decision-making responsibility
- Primary Physical Custody: Child lives mainly with one parent
- Visitation Schedule: Set parenting time for non-custodial parent
- Paternity Confirmed by Court Order: Establishes legal fatherhood
- Child Support Orders: Tied to custody outcomes and income
- Relocation or Travel Approvals: Legal permission for out-of-state moves
How Marathon Law Group Assists in Child Custody and Paternity Matters
- File petitions to establish or challenge paternity
- Negotiate fair parenting plans in or outside court
- Represent clients in custody modification hearings
- Defend or assert parental rights during custody battles
- Guide fathers through “I want to prove I’m the father” situations
- Help parents navigate CPS involvement or emergency custody
- Provide affordable legal support for parents facing income hardship
Marital and Family Law Cases We Cover
Fighting for Custody or Establishing Paternity?
Your child’s well-being comes first. Marathon Law Group is committed to helping you protect your parental rights and build a secure future for your family. Schedule your confidential consultation today.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How is paternity established in Las Vegas, Nevada?
What factors do courts consider in custody decisions in Vegas?
Nevada courts look at the child’s best interests, including each parent’s stability, involvement, relationship with the child, and willingness to co-parent. Cases involving abuse or neglect shift outcomes significantly.
