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We can help you regardless of how difficult or cooperative your spouse is. You deserve an attorney that will guide you through the process, and have a ready ear at all times. You also deserve a tough no-nonsense approach to the opposition, if they choose not to cooperate.

RESIDENCY REQUIRED!
You or your spouse must be a full-time resident of Nevada to file for Divorce here. (See below for details.)

It is important to protect all of your rights as early as possible. The decisions you make at the time of separation and during the Divorce process are critical to the effect on your division of assets, custody and support of your children, spousal support, and many other issues.

Our firm exclusively handles Divorce cases within the family law practice area. We often work with highly contested and complex asset matters.

Child and Spousal Support - We professionally represent both husbands and wives on these important issues.

Property Division - Regardless of the circumstances, you deserve your fair share of the marital assets.

Locate Hidden Assets - If you believe your spouse is concealing caluable assets, we can help locate them for you.

Protective Orders - In the event that your spouse is threatening, we can immediately prepare a protective order for court approval.

The main jurisdictional requirement to obtain a Nevada Divorce, which is legally recognized in all 50 states, is residency. You or your spouse must be a full time resident of Nevada for at least 6 total weeks before commencement of the action.

If you and/or your spouse already live in Nevada, please click here to move to the next section.

The exact Nevada Statute requiring residency for a Divorce is NRS 125.020, which states in relevant part: "no court has jurisdiction to grant a divorce unless either the plaintiff or defendant has been resident of the State for a period of not less than 6 weeks preceding the commencement of the action."

The Nevada Supreme Court has elaborated on the residency requirement in the case of Latterner v. Latterner, stating that the residency required is one "denoting a present intention on the part of the one claiming it to make the county in which the suit was instituted the person's home, at least for an indefinite period" and "physical presence of the person, as well as by his or her intent to make the place a home."

The "Quickie", "24 Hour", or "Drive-Through Nevada Divorce" is a myth. There are no exceptions to Nevada's residency requirement. If you or your spouse are not a Nevada resident and you would like The Abrams Law Firm to represent you, you must live in Clark County, full time, for at least 6 total weeks prior to the commencement of the action, and throughout the entire Divorce process, with the intention of staying here indefinitely. Our Clients are not allowed to use the address of a relative or friend, or rent an apartment that they never really continuously live in, for the purpose of obtaining a Nevada Divorce.

If you are considering paying a Nevada based company that does not require residency, you are not getting a Nevada Divorce that is legal in all 50 states. You are probably getting a "Simplified Divorce" or "Guam Divorce". We do not offer these types of divorces.

The most common basis for a Nevada Divorce is incompatibility with no possibility of reconciliation (No Fault). There are four general categories of Divorce proceedings: Contested, Uncontested, By Publication, and Joint Petition. The following information is a general overview and is specifically not meant to be legal advice.

Contested Divorces are those where both spouses cannot come to an agreement by themselves on all issues.

Uncontested Divorces are those cases where both spouses can agree on their own and the agreement complies fully with Nevada State Law.

Service By Publication is used when one spouse's current whereabouts are unknown.

Joint Petition Divorces are similar to Uncontested Divorces, but they limit your attorney's effectiveness. We do not recommend or offer Joint Petition Divorces.

Each type of Divorce is described in greater detail. (See below.)

Regardless of the type, every Divorce Client at The Abrams Law Firm receives the following benefits:

Your case is handled personally by Jennifer V. Abrams, our firm's founder. Ms. Abrams understands what you are going through on both a personal and professional level as she is recently divorced herself.
You will speak directly with Attorney Abrams before any work begins on your case.
Night, Weekend, or Telephonic consultations are available.
You will have 24/7 access to our staff via a private phone number. This includes weekends and holidays.
All Client calls are answered immediately or returned within 24 hours - Guaranteed.
Attorney Abrams represents both husbands and wives equally vigorously.
Unlike paralegal companies, Attorney Abrams will be your Attorney of Record.
Every Client receives Divorce documents individually crafted to their specific situation. We do not use standardized forms and try to cram your case into a "fill in the blank" divorce.
All additional benefits detailed in our Client's Bill of Rights.

If you have current financial problems and cannot afford our services, we are pleased to offer you these alternatives:

Clark County Legal Services and the Clark County Pro Bono Project
www.clarkcountylegal.com. These services provide low-cost or no cost legal services for those who are not capable of paying for it.

State Bar of Nevada Lawyers Referral Service 702-382-0504. This service is run by the governing agency of all lawyers in Nevada. Some lawyers work at discounted rates.

Contested Divorce

Most divorces begin as Contested Divorces and are subsequently settled after negotiations between both parties and their attorneys. These divorces are then finalized in the same manner as Uncontested Divorces, with or without a Court Hearing. Only a fraction of Contested Divorces are actually resolved by Trial. Contested Divorces, especially when there are minor children and/or considerable assets involved, deserve to be handled by an aggressive and competent attorney who is familiar with the local Courts and Judges.

It is preferable, but not mandatory, that you meet with Attorney Abrams personally. If a personal appointment is not feasible, Attorney Abrams can begin your case by providing an in-depth consultation by telephone. This is often the method used by our out-of-state and internationally based Clients.

Every divorce is unique so it is therefore impossible to explain the strategy Attorney Abrams will employ in your case. However, Contested Divorces typically involve the filing of a Summons, Complaint, and Joint Preliminary Injunction. The next step is serving the Divorce documents upon your spouse. Every Client must review and approve their initial Divorce documents and the method in which their spouse is served.

The Abrams Law Firm takes a no-nonsense approach to uncooperative spouses and attorneys that represent them. It is our goal to settle every Contested Divorce as quickly, painlessly, and economically as possible, without ever compromising our Client's rights. However, we will not hesitate to litigate a matter when necessary.

Contested Divorce cases take anywhere from approximately 6 weeks, to over one year, to resolve. The number and complexity of the issues will play a critical factor in how long your case will take.

Every Contested Divorce case requires an initial retainer payment. Our minimum is $5,000. Your initial retainer is deposited in a Client Trust Account, not our firm's operating bank account. As work is performed on your case, the fees earned as reflected on your billing statement are transferred. Any balance in your Client Trust Account that is not used for legal fees and/or expenses, is promptly refunded to you at the conclusion of your case.

We accept all major credit cards and special payment arrangements can be made on a case-by-case basis. We will also accept a third-party credit card if friends or family would like to assist you.

Uncontested Divorce

An Uncontested Divorce is the fastest and least expensive way to get a Divorce. In order to accomplish this, the parties must agree to the terms and recognize the benefits of settlement as opposed to litigation.

By definition, an Uncontested Divorce means that there are absolutely no issues that need to be resolved and the agreement you and your spouse have worked out complies fully with Nevada State Law. An Uncontested Divorce is different than a Joint Petition.

One party, and only one must initially speak directly with Attorney Abrams. The reason that only one party speaks to Attorney Abrams is this: If Ms. Abrams speaks with both parties, there is a perception that she is representing both parties as well. If a dispute was to arise on any issue, Attorney Abrams could not represent either party to resolve it. The money spent would be wasted and both parties would have to select, and pay, two new attorneys.

This method also allows Attorney Abrams to provide you, the Client, with meaningful and beneficial legal advice from the outset and without compromising your rights for legal representation if a dispute was to arise. Your spouse is also encouraged to consult with an independent attorney prior to signing the final Divorce documents, if they so choose.

Both parties must sign and notarize the Divorce documents in a timely fashion. Uncontested Divorces are typically finalized by the Court in one to three weeks after both parties have returned the signed and notarized documents to our office.

Depending on the exact circumstances of your case, we charge a fixed fee of between $2,000 and $2,500, including all Court Appearances, Costs, and Expenses. We accept all major credit cards. We will also accept a third-party credit card if friends or family would like to assist you.

Service By Publication

If you do not know where your spouse is, you are not alone. We are contacted on a daily basis by individuals that do not know the current whereabouts of their spouse. You may still qualify for a Divorce, however, the proceedings will require a Service by Publication.

This means that we must first attempt to find your spouse and attempt to serve them with the Divorce documents at their last known address, even if it is out-of-state or international. If that fails, the judge will order Service by Publication. This publication must be run for 5 consecutive weeks. If your spouse does not respond to the notice (which is often the case), Attorney Abrams will then obtain a default judgment.

Because of all the steps involved, a Divorce by Publication will take at least 2 months to resolve. It may take longer, especially in the case where your spouse's last known address is internationally based.

We charge a fixed fee, including all Court Appearances, Costs, and Expenses, of $2,250 for cases where your spouse's last known address is in the United States. We charge $2,500 for international service.

We accept all major credit cards. We will also accept a third-party credit card if friends or family would like to assist you.

Joint Petition

The Abrams Law Firm DOES NOT offer "Joint Petition Divorces".

A Joint Petition Divorce limits your attorney's effectiveness. Here's why. There is typically a perception that the attorney represents both parties. If a dispute was to arise on any issue, the attorney could not represent either party to resolve it. The money spent on the Joint Petition would be wasted and both parties would have to select, and pay, two new attorneys.

The Abrams Law Firm handles Uncontested Divorces where only one party initially speaks with Attorney Abrams. This allows Ms. Abrams to provide you, the Client, with meaningful and beneficial legal advice from the outset and without compromising your rights for legal representation if a dispute was to arise.

"Simplified" or "Guam" Divorces

The Abrams Law Firm DOES NOT offer "Simplified" or "Guam" Divorces.

These divorces are advertised on the Internet as Quick, Simple, No Travel, No Residency, etc. Here are some hard facts about "Simplified" and "Guam" Divorces.

1. The "simple" fact is, it is a divorce granted from a court in Guam.

2. Guam courts have no jurisdiction over child custody, child support, alimony, or division of assets and debts. Almost every divorce has at least one of these issues involved, even if the assets and debts are equal to each other, or there are more debts than assets. You will probably still need to hire an attorney to resolve these outstanding issues.

3. Both parties must sign all the divorce documents to file.

4. This type of divorce can cost you $1100 or more and you may not be represented by an attorney licensed in the United States. Hiring an attorney to address the outstanding issues that a court in Guam cannot may cost you thousands of dollars more.

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