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Contested Divorce

Nevada Contested Divorce Attorneys

You probably remember the day you got married. At the time, it was one of the happiest days in your life, and you probably thought it would last forever. After all, no one gets married thinking that someday they will be divorced. People and time have a way of changing, though, and sometimes what once was great is no longer. Divorce is often the only alternative to living in a failed relationship. This is not an easy decision to make, especially when you have children.

What are you going to do? How are you going to do it? Let us help answer those questions for you. Ciciliano & Associates, LLC, is a Las Vegas, Nevada, law firm that provides cost-effective and knowledgeable representation in contested divorces. We have the answers you need to help you move on with your life.

Contact our office by telephone at 702.382.2209 to arrange for a confidential consultation with one of our attorneys.

Las Vegas Contested Divorce Lawyers

A contested divorce will take place whenever there is a dispute over any area of a divorce proceeding. It does not matter how small the dispute is; if the two parties do not agree on one term, the divorce is contested. If the parties agree on everything, they can file for the cheaper and quicker uncontested divorce.

In a contested divorce, the process typically goes as follows:

a. A complaint is filed, and the other party has 20 days to respond with an answer to the complaint.

b. There is an early case conference. This is a meeting where the parties agree to the main case deadlines.

c. Attorneys file a joint case conference report.

d. Discovery begins. Depending on the complexity of the case, this part of the process could take several months to complete.

e. If children are involved, a child custody evaluation may take place, where a recommendation is given to the court.

f. Temporary orders for custody, child support, visitation, attorney's fees, spousal support and exclusive possession of marital residence are typically established during this process.

g. If the parties are able to come to an agreement on the issues of the divorce (child custody, child support, visitation, attorney’s fees, spousal support, etc.), the matter is resolved and a decree will be entered by the court, reflecting the agreement of the parties.

h. If the parties cannot resolve their issues, there will be a trial. At the end of the trial, the court will enter a divorce decree, which will detail the terms of the divorce.

We provide comprehensive contested divorce legal representation in all areas, including:

We can make a difference in your life.

If you are in need of an attorney to help you with a difficult divorce matter, please contact our office by phone at 702.382.2209 to arrange for a confidential consultation with one of our contested divorce lawyers.

Ciciliano and Associates, LLC, provides dedicated family law representation to people throughout the Las Vegas, Nevada, area including North Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, Green Valley, Paradise, Spring Valley, Indian Springs, Boulder City, Sunrise Manor, The Lakes, Pahrump, and Clark County. NV.