Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada

custody and childsupport

i am moving from florida to nevada where we lived for years the father doesnt object do i still need to file intent to relocate in the state of florida or can i re establish childsupport modification and visitation in nevada since that state already has started to garnish fathers wages, we only lived in florida for 8 months and it didnt work out had a restraining order against father he doesn't object to us leaving however there is an outstanding balance of 19000 in back childsupport that is being handled in nevada which might take a few months to take effect im affraid that the father will go back to florida court and file objection to relocating out of spite.if i file intent to relocate and have him sign an affidavit will i still have to go to a hearing or can i just leave since he normally would only have 30 days to object. once i live in nevada again would the court there take over our case since we'd establish residence? our childsupport hasn't been re adjusted since 2002 a request was filed last week with state of nevada to review along with payment schedule from last 8 years showing difference of 19000 father only came to visit twice a year for last 6 years,and is not actively involved in childrens life


Asked on 6/15/09, 12:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Greta Muirhead

Re: custody and childsupport

If father lives in Nevada and you are relocating back to Nevada, then Nevada will assume jurisidiction.

If father lives in Florida and you are leaving Florida to return to Nevada, then you should consult a Florida attorney prior to leaving.

A Nevada child support order is reviewable every 3 years if a request is made or any time there is a change in circumstances, so long as a request is made with the Court.

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Answered on 6/15/09, 12:39 pm


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