Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada

Who pays what & do I need an attorney?

I live in Nevada and my husband is in CA where we married. I was advised to file for divorce although there is no record of our marriage. I believe this is a no-fault state and I left while he was in prison the 3rd time (drugs) during our marriage. I left when I found out he has also fathered 2 other children during our marriage. Property isn't an issue-that's all done, my question is it's been a year and no support or contact from him at all. Am I obligated to take our daughter for visitation (arranged thru his sister)and do I need an attorney to handle this as there is no record of our marriage...if so because of his felony ways and infidelities, will he have to pay costs? I also understand he is still using drugs...can it be a requirement that he has to be clean in order to have visitation with his daughter? I never worked during our marriage and I am receiving (in my name) many things from creditors. Is he liable for all that since I never worked or am I responsible?


Asked on 10/29/07, 5:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Adam Breeden Breeden & Herbe, Ltd.

Re: Who pays what & do I need an attorney?

Your situation appears quite complex and I would need to meet with you to provide you with a full answer. If you are clean (drugs and criminal history) and your husband is not, then I would think you could get custody if you wanted. Property issues are separate and you might be responsible for certain debts if they benefited you during the marriage.

If you'd like to speak more, please call me and we can arrange a consultation.

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Answered on 10/29/07, 9:58 pm


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