1 Involve your children

These are your most precious assets. Insure that your children are part of your divorce. Get a good custody battle going. Make your children miserable.

Nevada makes a distinction between physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody is the actual, physical interaction between parent and child. It is who the child lives with day in and day out. Legal custody concerns the rights of a parent to make decisions about important aspects of a child's life.

Before filing a “Complaint for Divorce” your first consideration must be the attorney or law firm that you retain. Your lawyer works for you so you must be comfortable with your attorney. Does your lawyer have time for you? Are your calls returned promptly? Does you lawyer look for ways to settle issues, thereby saving you money, or does your lawyer insist on going to court. Once you have retained an attorney you are comfortable with, spend time with her to review your case and explain what you need. Only after your attorney fully understands your needs should the divorce process start.

Child support is governed by statute and, like child custody, can become complicated.

1. Let your children know their visitation schedule well ahead of time. For example, if they're going to be leaving for their other parent's house on Thanksgiving afternoon, tell them so that they can be emotionally prepared for the move.

1. Do try to maintain good communication with your spouse and children.

Complaint For Divorce

The divorce process starts by filing a document entitled "Complaint For Divorce." A complaint, is akin to notification to the court asking the court to grant a divorce and any other relief requested. It will identify the parties and the children. Furthermore, it will apprise the court of those reasons why divorce is sought. In Nevada this is generally irreconcilable differences. The person filing for divorce is called the "Plaintiff." The person who answers the divorce petition is called the "Defendant." The original Complaint is served upon the Defendant. Concurrently with the filling of the original complaint, a party may ask for a "Temporary Order", "Temporary Restraining Order", "A Protective Order", etc.

NEVER get involve in domestic disputes. Do not touch, push, hit, or threaten your partner. If you cannot control your temper, take time﷓outs and stay away from him or her.

1. Plan for the future. You may not be able to keep your home.

To be honest with you. Divorce is no fun. It is a painful, traumatic and difficult time in your life. An honest attorney can help you understand the merits of your case and to give you a realistic opinion of what to expect during your divorce.