Ciciliano Law Blog

LAS VEGAS FATHERS RIGHTS WIN

2011-08-04T16:21:00.000-07:00

In late July our office won a father temporary primary custody of his infant daughter. Judge Kenneth Pollock ordered that the mother's visitation is suspended until she can demonstrate to the Court that she is drug free. The father will receive child support.

Nevada recognizes the rights of a father as being equal to a mother's. If the Judge finds that joint custody is not in the child's best interests then custody will not be shared. In the instant matter, Judge Pollock ordered primary custody to the father due to the mother's drug use. Such behavior by a parent will typically result in the drug-free parent receiving primary custody.

Contact our office today to speak with a Las Vegas fathers' rights attorney.

EQUAL RIGHTS FOR A NEVADA FATHER

2011-07-19T13:02:00.000-07:00

The Ciciliano Law Office gained a Nevada father joint physical custody of his daughter on July 18th, 2011. Judge Robert Teuton will be entering an Order stating that our Client has joint physical custody and that our Client will pay a reduced amount of child support due to his having to support other children.

The mother had requested primary custody of the child. As previously reported, fathers' rights in Nevada are considered equal to those of a mother. Contact our office if you require the services of a Nevada fathers' rights attorney. Our office will begin any new family law matter for $500 down!

NEVADA CHILD CUSTODY WIN

2011-07-11T14:30:00.000-07:00

Our office won a Nevada father joint physical custody of his child on July 5th, 2011. Judge Giuliani held that it was in the child's best interests to have the minor child Tuesday through Friday of each week. The child's mother had requested primary physical custody.

As we have previously reported, Nevada fathers have rights equal to the mother's. It is often a misunderstanding that mother's have "all the rights." The Ciciliano Law Office has won custody for mother as well as fathers.

Contact our office if you require the services of a Las Vegas child custody lawyer. Our office will begin any new child custody matter for $500 down.

CONTEMPT WIN FOR THE CICILIANO LAW OFFICE

2011-06-21T13:00:00.000-07:00

The Ciciliano Law Office won a contempt hearing on June 16th, 2011. Judge Teuton ordered that the Defendant, who had not paid his child support, must pay $1,000 to our Client within thirty days or the Defendant will serve 25 days in the Clark County Detention Center.

A Party can can be held in contempt of court, and even incarcerated, for failure to pay child support. Contact our office if you are not receiving your child support payments in a timely matter and require a Las Vegas child support attorney. Our office will start any new child support matter for $500 down.

NEVADA DIVORCE WIN FOR CICILIANO LAW OFFICE

2011-05-31T13:23:00.000-07:00

We successfully gained a Nevada divorce for our Client on May 31st, 2011. In a case where our Client was concerned about losing a large portion of his pension to divorce, Judge Henderson ordered that the spouse will receive less than her proportional pension share in exchange for our Client accepting the marital residence and mortgage. As a result, our Client was able to preserve the bulk of his pension.

People are often afraid that they will lose a substantial portion of their retirement assets in divorce. This can often be alleviated by re-distributing assets and debts in exchange for retirement preservation. Contact our office if you require the services of a Las Vegas divorce lawyer. Our office will start any new family law matter for $500 down.

NEVADA SUPREME COURT ISSUES LANDMARK DECISION

2011-05-28T14:41:00.000-07:00

The Nevada Supreme Court has defined the jurisdiction of Judges presiding in the Family Division of the Eighth Judicial District. In Landreth v. Malik, the Court held that Judges in Family Court have the same powers as Judges serving in the general District Court. The difference is that Family Court Judges also have jurisdiction to hear issues dealing with family law.

It can be argued, under this decision, that Family Court Judges now have greater power than Judges serving in general District Court. This decision is likely to create a level of confusion as to what matters may be heard in Family Court.

CUSTODY WIN FOR NEVADA FATHER

2011-05-19T18:24:00.000-07:00

Our office won a Nevada father temporary joint custody of his daughter on May 19th, 2011. In a case where the child's mother had denied contact since early January, our office successfully argued that the father should have time with the child beginning immediately.

Many Nevada fathers often feel they have no rights in regards to their child. If you require immediate assistance establishing child custody then contact a Las Vegas fathers' rights attorney immediately.

CHILD CUSTODY WIN FOR NEVADA FATHER

2011-04-28T14:03:00.000-07:00

The Ciciliano Law Office won primary custody for a Nevada father on April 25th, 2011. In a case where it was shown that the mother was using illegal drugs, District Court Judge Gayle Nathan awarded our Client primary physical custody of the minor child.

As we have previously reported, changing child custody in Nevada requires that: 1) circumstances have changed since the last custodial order; and 2) that a change is in the child's best interests. In the instant case, Judge Nathan changed custody without holding an evidentiary hearing.

Visit our website if you require the services of a Las Vegas fathers' rights attorney.

NEVADA CHILD CUSTODY WIN FOR CICILIANO LAW OFFICE

2011-04-27T20:57:00.000-07:00

The Ciciliano Law Office won a child custody matter on April 25th, 2011. In a divorce case where the father has a history of domestic violence and mental health issues, Judge Cheryl Moss awarded our Client temporary primary physical custody of the minor child and is requiring the father's visitation to be supervised for the time being.

Judge Moss also left a TPO in place for the time being, in favor of our Client. Nevada law presumes that a parent should not have joint custody of a child when that parent has been convicted of domestic violence.

Contact the Ciciliano Law Office immediately if you require the services of a Las Vegas divorce lawyer.

NEVADA CHILD CUSTODY VICTORY

2011-04-27T16:10:00.000-07:00

The Ciciliano Law Office won full legal and physical custody for a client on April 21st, 2011. In a case where our office demonstrated the father's drug use and criminal activity, Judge Robert Teuton awarded the mother sole legal and sole physical custody as well as child support.

Judge Teuton further held that the father shall have no right of contact with the minor child. Also, the father must demonstrate that he is drug free before the Court will consider granting contact.

Contact the Ciciliano Law Office if you require the services of a Las Vegas child custody attorney. Our office will start any child custody matter for $500 down.

NEVADA CHILD SUPPORT WIN

2011-04-26T18:50:00.000-07:00

The Ciciliano Law Office won a Nevada child support matter on April 26th, 2011. In a case where the father attempted to adjust his child support, our office successfully argued that the father had not sufficiently demonstrated a decrease in his income. As a result of this ruling, Judge William Potter awarded our client $1,000 in attorney's fees.

Nevada law allows a review child support under two circumstances. The first circumstance is if one's income has increased or decreased by at least twenty percent. The second is the passage of time; a party may request a review of Nevada child support every three years.

Contact the Ciciliano Law Office today if you require a Las Vegas child support attorney.

PARENTAL RIGHTS WIN FOR CICILIANO LAW OFFICE

2011-04-07T17:21:00.000-07:00

The Ciciliano Law Office won a Nevada parental termination on April 7th, 2011. In a case where the father had not seen the eleven year old child since 2003, District Court Judge Gayle Nathan ruled that the father's parental rights are now terminated.

Judge Nathan also awarded our client Nevada child support dating back four years. Contact the Ciciliano Law Office if you need an attorney to terminate parental rights in Nevada.

Our office will start any family law matter for $500 down.

NEVADA FATHERS' RIGHTS WIN

2011-04-06T07:08:00.000-07:00

The Ciciliano Law Office won a Nevada fathers' rights victory on April 5th, 2011. District Court Judge Gayle Nathan temporarily awarded our Client primary physical custody due to drug use by the minor child that was occurring in the mother's residence. Judge Nathan has also ordered that the father may begin counseling for the child.

As we have previously discussed, changing child custody in Nevada requires showing: 1) that circumstances have changed since the last custodial order and; 2) that changing custody is in the child's best interests. If you believe that circumstances have changed since your last court order and that, as a parent, you better represent your child's best interests then contact the Ciciliano Law Office.

Our office will start any child custody matter for $500 down.

NEVADA CHILD RELOCATION WIN

2011-04-06T06:52:00.000-07:00

The Ciciliano Law Office has gained permission to relocate for a Las Vegas mother. In a case where the mother had the opportunity to gain better employment outside of Nevada and the father was shown to be unstable, our Client will be able to relocate to the state of Florida. The father's visitation will receive one week of supervised visitation, in Florida, until he is able to demonstrate that he has become stable.

If you have primary custody, and wish to relocate outside of Nevada, the Court will consider the following factors:

Will the relocation improve the children's life quality?
Why does the moving parent desire to relocate?
Will the moving parent comply with visitation orders?
Why does the non-moving parent oppose relocation?
Can there be adequate long distance relocation?

Schwartz v. Schwartz, 107 Nev. 378 (1991)

Contact the Ciciliano Law Office if you require the assistance of a Las Vegas child relocation lawyer.

NEVADA DIVORCE STARTING AT $500 DOWN

2011-03-30T20:35:00.000-07:00

The Ciciliano Law Office will start most Las Vegas divorce matters for $500 down! Attorney G. Luke Ciciliano, Esq. has won numerous matters involving divorce, child custody, child relocation, and has argued before the Nevada Supreme Court.

Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.

NEVADA SPOUSAL SUPPORT WIN FOR THE CICILIANO LAW OFFICE

2011-03-29T12:53:00.000-07:00

Our office won a Nevada spousal support issue for our Client on March 29th, 2011. In a case where the Parties had been married long term and the husband earned significantly more than our client, District Court Judge Bryce Duckworth awarded our Client $2,500 per month in temporary family support.

N.R.S. 125.040 allows Courts to temporary Nevada spousal support while a case is pending. In determining whether to award spousal support, Courts will consider facts such as the age of each spouse, each spouse's level of education, the respective property of each spouse, as well as the income of each spouse.

Contact our office if you require the services of a Las Vegas spousal support attorney.

LAS VEGAS CHILD CUSTODY WIN FOR THE CICILIANO LAW OFFICE

2011-03-28T15:39:00.000-07:00

The Ciciliano Law Office won a child custody matter on March 28th, 2011. Due to the drug use and instability of the Defendant, District Court Judge Gloria Sanchez awarded our client full custody of the minor child and has suspended the fathers' contact with the child. As a result of the Court's ruling, the father in this matter will not have visitation until he demonstrates to the Court that he is drug free and has stabilized.

As we have previously reported, changing child custody in Las Vegas requires that: 1) you show that circumstances have changed since the Court's last custodial order and; 2) that a change in custody is in the child's best interests. Judge Sanchez found that our office had met both of these prongs.

Contact our office today if you require a Las Vegas child custody lawyer. Our office will start any custody matter for $500 down.

NEVADA FATHERS HAVE EQUAL RIGHTS IN CHILD CUSTODY CASES

2011-03-27T09:52:00.000-07:00

This blog has previously discussed that the rights of Nevada fathers are equal to that of a mother. Nevada law presumes that parents should share joint physical custody of their children. A parent has joint custody whenever he or she enjoys the child at least 40 percent of the time. Rivero v. Rivero. Nevada law, therefore, presumes that fathers should have custody of their children at least 40 percent of the time. As a practical matter, Clark County Courts will attempt to keep a time share as close to even as possible.

In order for a parent to gain primary custody (a situation where the non-custodial parent will have the child less than 40 percent of the time) the parent requesting primary custody must show that joint custody is not in the child's best interests. In determining what is in a child's best interests, the Court will consider factors such as:

Which parent has traditionally cared for the child.
The level of conflict between the parents.
The ability of each parent to meet the child's needs.
The mental and physical health of the parents.
Whether either parent has committed an act of domestic violence against the other.

If you feel that you should be entitled to joint custody, and that these factors support it, contact Las Vegas fathers' rights attorney G. Luke Ciciliano to schedule a consultation. The Ciciliano Law Office will start any new child custody matter for $500 down.

CUSTODY WIN FOR THE CICILIANO LAW OFFICE

2011-03-22T16:44:00.000-07:00

The Ciciliano Law Office won a custody matter for a mother on March 22, 2011. In a case where the father was attempting to gain additional time with the child, District Court Judge Gayle Nathan held that the father had not met the burden necessary to even gain a hearing to attempt to change custody.

The father in this matter had attempted to claim that the mother was regularly withholding information from him and our office was able to refute this claim. As this blog has previously discussed, a parent wishing to change child custody in Nevada must show a change of circumstances since the last custody order. Judge Nathan found that there had been no change in circumstances and, accordingly, denied the father a hearing.

Visit our website if you require a Las Vegas child custody lawyer. The Ciciliano Law Office will begin any child custody matter for $500 down.

CHANGING CHILD CUSTODY IN NEVADA

2011-03-19T08:58:00.000-07:00

Parents often wish to change Nevada child custody after previous custody order has been entered. In Ellis v. Carucci, the Nevada Supreme Court held that in order to change custody a parent must show that: 1) there has been a material change in circumstances since the last custodial order; and 2) that the change of custody would be in the child's best interests. In other words, a parent cannot change custody simply because he or she wants to. The parent wishing to change custody must raise new facts that have occurred since the last custodial order and the change must benefit the child.

If you wish to change your Nevada child custody order, and believe that circumstances warrant it, then contact the Ciciliano Law Office today to speak with an experienced Las Vegas child custody lawyer. The Ciciliano Law Office will start any family law matter for $500 down.

NEVADA CHILD VISITATION WIN FOR THE CICILIANO LAW OFFICE

2011-03-15T21:03:00.000-07:00

The Ciciliano Law Office won a Nevada child visitation issue on March 15th, 2011. In a case where our office represented the mother of a minor child, Judge Sandra Pomrenze held that the father's visitation will be supervised on a temporary basis. Visitation will be supervised due to violence occurring between the father and his current girlfriend. Another hearing in this matter is set for April 5th, 2011.

Until this ruling, the father had enjoyed three days of visitation every other week. Changing child custody in Nevada requires a showing that 1) circumstances have changed since the Court's last custody order and; 2) that a change of custody is in the child's best interests. Judge Pomrenze's ruling in the aforementioned case means that, at this time, our office has made the showing necessary to change custody.

Contact the Ciciliano Law Office today if you require the services of a Las Vegas child custody lawyer. Our office will start any new family law matter for $500 down.

DEFENDANTS ARE NOT ENTITLED TO BE SENTENCED BY THE JUDGE WHO TOOK THEIR PLEA

2011-03-12T19:32:00.000-08:00

The Nevada Supreme Court has held that criminal defendants are not entitled to be sentenced by the same Judge who accepted their guilty plea. In the case of Dieudonne v. State, the Defendant contended that since Judge Gonzalez took his plea that he was entitled to have her conduct his sentencing. The Court rejected this argument and held that a Defendant does not gain such an entitlement unless it is an express part of the plea agreement.

As a result of this ruling, Dieudonne's sentence has been affirmed.

EVIDENTIARY HEARING WIN FOR THE CICILIANO LAW OFFICE

2011-03-09T13:22:00.000-08:00

On March 8th, 2011 the Ciciliano Law Office won an evidentiary hearing held by Judge Robert Teuton. In a divorce case where the wife was challenging the validity of the parties' pre-marital agreement, Judge Teuton held that the agreement was binding and enforceable. As a result of this ruling, our Client is ensured that the pre-martial agreement shall govern the terms of the Parties' divorce.

Contact our office today if you require a Nevada pre-marital agreement.

TPO WIN FOR THE CICILIANO LAW OFFICE

2011-02-27T12:56:00.000-08:00

The Ciciliano Law Office won a TPO issue for a Client on February 25th, 2011. In a case where the girlfriend of the Opposing Party in a custody case had assaulted our Client, Justice of The Peace Saragosa held that our Client would remain entitled to a TPO due to the conduct of the Opposing Party's girlfriend.

Contact our office today if you require Las Vegas TPO attorney.

FATHERS RIGHTS WIN AT THE CICILIANO LAW OFFICE

2011-02-21T07:43:00.000-08:00

The Ciciliano Law Office successfully argued that a Las Vegas mother should be held in contempt for not paying her child support. On February 3rd, 2011, Judge Sandra Pomrenze held that the mother of the child is in contempt of court and that another court hearing will be held in July of 2011. If, at the July hearing, the mother cannot demonstrate that she has 1)been seeking employment; and 2) that she has been timely paying her child support, then Judge Pomrenze has indicated that the mother may serve 25 days in the Clark County County Detention Center.

Visit our previous blog post to learn more about Las Vegas father's rights. Contact us if you require a Las Vegas father's rights lawyer.