The Question:“I’ve been a stay-at-home parent for over a decade while my spouse built a career making six figures. Now we’re divorcing, and I haven’t worked in years. I filed for divorce last month in Washoe County and heard I m...

The Question:“My husband and I are on the rocks, but not ready for a full divorce. We’re thinking about legal separation instead. In Nevada, is it really worth it to legally separate? Or is it just dragging out the process with more ...

The Question:"I’m getting divorced and I just found out my husband secretly drained one of our joint accounts to take his new girlfriend to Mexico—first class! He’s also been buying luxury stuff like watches and electronics and shipping ...

The Question:“My ex and I broke up last year, and now he’s saying he shouldn’t have to pay as much in child support because he lost his job. But I’m still covering all the bills, and our son’s lifestyle hasn’t changed. In Nevada, how...

The Question:“I’ve been offered a great job out of state and want to move with my daughter, but her dad refuses to give permission. We share joint custody. Under Nevada law, can I relocate without his consent, or am I stuck unless th...

The Question:“My ex and I have 50/50 custody, but he refuses to let our 13-year-old have a phone at his house—even though I think it’s important for safety and communication. Can I do anything legally to require consistent rules betw...

The Question:"Prior to my divorce being filed, my ex and I agreed that we would gift the home to our adult children.  After divorce proceedings began and prior to our first court appearance, my kids transferred their interest to...

The Question:"My kids and their mom have lived in Sacramento since the divorce 3 years ago. I was just informed that my ex-wife just moved with the kids to Oregon for a new job. Is she allowed to do this? What can I d...

The Question:"Do I really have to let my kids spend weekends with their dad if they come home crying every time? The boys are miserable after every visit with their father—they cry, act out, and don’t want to go back....

The Question:"My ex and I were married for 17 years. I supported him through grad school, ran our household, and put my career on pause to raise our kids. When we divorced last year, he agreed to pay alimony—but now he’s trying to get to...

The Question:"My ex-husband remarried last year, and since then, everything has changed. His new wife constantly inserts herself into our custody exchanges, talks trash about me in front of my daughter, and then has the audacity to messa...

The Question:My ex and I have 50/50 custody of our two kids, but I’m the one paying child support because I make more money. Lately, he’s been refusing to take the kids during his time unless I “cover the extra costs”—like snacks for soc...

The Question:I was married for 12 years and gave up my career to raise our kids while my ex built his business. Now he says he ‘can’t afford’ alimony because he’s reinvesting in his company. How does the court look at that?<...

The Question:My ex and I are still fighting over who gets our dog’s Instagram account. It has 40,000 followers and potential money from brand deals. Is this actually something we can split?____ In this episode of Lo...

The Question:My ex is constantly bad-mouthing me to our kids during custody time. Is that considered parental alienation, and what can I do about it?____In this episode of Love Court, divorce attorney Jessica Ande...

The Question:Can I stop paying child support if my teenager decides to move in with me full-time, even though the custody order hasn’t been changed yet?____In this episode of Love Court, divorce attorney Je...

The Question:If we were never married but lived together for years and shared everything — do I have any rights to our house or stuff if we break up?____ In this episode of Love Court, divorce attorney Jessica Anderson...

The Question:My ex and I share 50/50 custody of our kids, but he constantly cancels last-minute and expects me to pick up the slack. It’s exhausting, and I feel like I’m always on call. Can I do anything legally to make him stick to ...

The Question:I have a question about attorneys fees. I have been represented by a local lawyer in my divorce. She told me that that I probably wouldn’t incur more than $5000 of attorney fees. Well, my case hasn’t been settled and now...

The Question:My fiancé and I are getting married soon, and he wants me to sign a prenup. I don’t have a problem with the idea, but the agreement heavily favors him. Should I push back, or is this just standard?____...

The Question:I have a question about attorneys fees. I have been represented by a local lawyer in my divorce. She told me that that I probably wouldn’t incur more than $5000 of attorney fees. Well, my case hasn’t been settled and now...

The Question:My biggest concern about the situation is that the children’s lives will be disrupted. My lawyer is suggesting that I do a nesting custody schedule meaning the kids will stay in the house and my husband and I will altern...

The Question:Dear Jessica, I need a second opinion. I have a lawyer. I’m going through a divorce. I have two kids who are five and three years old. I have primarily been a stay at home mom. I go to all of their doctors appointments. ...

The Question:My child is having serious mental health issues and my ex-wife refuses to agree to therapy. I have sent several our family wizard messages and she just ignores them. Things are getting crazy. Can I just take him to a the...

Today's Question: I'm going through a divorce, and my ex and I are in disagreement about who gets to keep our dog. We both love him very much, but I'm not sure how a court decides custody of a pet. My ex is taking the position that ...