Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce

At the heart of every divorce are three issues:
1. How to divide the community property and debts,
2. Who will have custody of the children, and
3. How much child and alimony/spousal support should be paid.

A Nevada divorce is uncontested if one spouse either:
Doesn't respond to the spouse's request for divorce or to the spouse's decisions regarding division of marital property and debts and child support, alimony/spousal support, child-custody issues, health insurance and life insurance.
Doesn't legally dispute the spouse's decisions.
Agrees on every detail.

A contested divorce in Las Vegas, Nevada is where the two parties cannot come to an agreement on the terms of the divorce regarding child custody and visitation. child support, property division, allocation of debts, alimony/spousal support, health insurance and life insurance issues. The couple has to take the issues before a Nevada Family Law judge.

When you are going though a divorce you need an experienced, aggressive attorney that is capable of going into court and fighting for your rights. At McFarling Benson, our Las Vegas divorce lawyers, have a wealth of experience in family law matters to protect you.

Emily McFarling Benson, Esq. is Certified by the State Bar of Nevada as a Family Law Specialist. Emily is one of only 20 Certified Attorneys in the entire State and the first female to successfully complete the application and exam process.

If you need assistance with a family law matter in the Las Vegas, Nevada area, contact our office at 702.565.4335 and set-up a consultation with one of our qualified divorce lawyers.
If you do not need a consultation we can set-up an immediate client intake.