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Love Court Off the Record
In the podcast, Love Court Off The Record, we look at specific legal questions regarding all family law matters. From child custody to child support to divorce. We also take a humorous look at divorce. It does make people go crazy!!
Episodes
57 episodes
Dueling Appraisals: What Happens When the House Values Don’t Match?
“My ex husband and I are in the middle of a divorce and we both got appraisals on the house. His came in at $520,000 and mine came in at $615,000. That’s a huge difference. He wants to use his appraisal because it’s lower and says mine...
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Out-of-State Custody Orders: Do We Modify in California or Nevada?
“I got divorced in California five years ago, but now both of us and our kids live in Nevada full-time. The custody order is still from California. If we want to modify custody or parenting time, do we file in California or Nevada? And...
Summer Vacation Standoff: Who Gets First Choice?
“My ex and I both want the exact same summer vacation weeks with the kids this year. Our parenting plan just says we each get two weeks of summer, but it doesn’t say who gets to choose first. We’re now at a total standstill and the kid...
Step-Parent Rights: Does My New Spouse Have Any Authority With My Kids?
“I remarried three years ago, and my husband has been helping raise my kids every day — he goes to school events, drives them to practice, and helps with discipline. Their biological father says my husband has no right to be involved i...
Secret Credit Card Debt: Am I Responsible in Divorce?
“I just found out my spouse opened a credit card behind my back and ran up almost $15,000 in charges. We’re now divorcing, and he says because we were married when he made the charges, I’m on the hook for half. Am I legally responsible...
Who Gets the House During a Divorce?
“My spouse and I are separating, and we both want to stay in the family home. I think the kids need stability and shouldn’t have to move, but my spouse says since they’ve been paying most of the mortgage, they should get the house. Whe...
Child Support vs. Extras: Do I Have to Pay for Everything?
“I already pay monthly child support, but my ex wife keeps asking me to buy extra things — clothes, sports fees, even school trips. I thought child support was supposed to cover those kinds of expenses. Do I legally have to pay for ext...
Refinance Deadline in Divorce: Do I Have to Do It Even If Rates Are Higher?
“I gave up my career more than ten years ago to stay home and raise our kids while my spouse built a successful career. Now we’re divorcing, and he says everything should just be split 50/50. Do courts take into account the fact that I...
Refinance Deadline in Divorce: Do I Have to Do It Even If Rates Are Higher?
“My divorce decree says I have to refinance the house to remove my ex-husband from the mortgage within 6 months. The problem is, my current mortgage is a 2.9% rate and if I refinance now, I’ll be stuck with something around 7%. Can the cour...
Holding My Property Hostage: How Do I Get My Things Back After Separation?
“My ex and I separated in August and he still has a bunch of my personal things—clothes, a Peloton, family photos, and even my grandmother’s jewelry. I’ve asked him several times to give it back, but he keeps saying he’ll ‘get around to it....
When Co-Parenting Raises Red Flags: Can the Court Order a Psychological Evaluation?
“I feel awful even asking this, but I’m genuinely concerned. My ex has been acting very erratically—sending dozens of messages a day, showing up unannounced, making paranoid accusations, and saying things that don’t make sense. The kid...
Can I Move Out of State With My Kids After Divorce?
“I’m divorced and I have primary physical custody of my two kids. I’ve lived in Reno their whole lives, but I’ve been offered a much better job in Oregon, closer to my family and with more flexibility for the kids. Their dad has visita...
Toxic Communication After Divorce—Can the Court Step In?
“My ex constantly communicates in ways that feel controlling or hostile, but nothing rises to the level of outright threats. The kids are affected by the tension. Does the court care about this kind of behavior, or am I just expected to dea...
Luxury Lifestyle, No Child Support—Does That Matter in Court?
The Question:“My ex makes significantly more money than I do and keeps taking expensive vacations, but claims they ‘can’t afford’ child support. Is lifestyle evidence relevant, or does the court only look at tax returns?”...
Joint Legal Custody: Does My Ex Have to Include Me in Decisions?
The Question:“My ex and I share joint legal custody, but every time there’s a decision about school or medical care, he just ignores my emails and then does whatever he wants during his time with the kids. Don’t we have to agree abou...
Can I Get in Trouble for Dating After Divorce?
The Question:“I started dating someone new, and my ex is furious—saying it’s ‘confusing for the kids’ and threatening to take me back to court. There’s nothing inappropriate happening, but now I’m scared. Can a court really punish me...
He Says It’ll ‘Even Out Later’—But I’m Paying More Now. What Are My Rights?
The Question:“ I’m getting divorced and my husband is supposed to be filling out the paperwork to make it final. He keeps saying everything will ‘even out later,’ so I shouldn’t worry about who’s paying what right now. He’s making mo...
Can I Ask the Court to Order a Psychological Exam for My Ex?
The Question:“ I feel awful even asking this, but I’m genuinely concerned. My ex has been acting very erratically—sending dozens of messages a day, showing up unannounced, making paranoid accusations, and saying things that don’...
He Moved Out But Won’t Stay Out—Can I Get Support and Protect My Space?
The Question:“ Hi Jessica, I’m in the middle of a divorce and things are tense. My spouse moved out but keeps coming back into the house whenever he wants, going through things, and it’s incredibly stressful for me and the kids....
Can I Move Out of State with My Kids After Divorce?
The Question:“I’m divorced and I have primary physical custody of my two kids. I’ve lived in Reno their whole lives, but I’ve been offered a much better job in Oregon, closer to my family and with more flexibility for the kids. ...
Public Pension in Divorce: Am I Entitled to My Spouse’s PERS?
The Question:“My wife is a public-school teacher and has been contributing to PERS her entire career. We’re going through a divorce, and she insists her retirement is hers alone because she’s the one who earned it. But I’ve been...
Quitclaim Confusion: Is Property Still Community if It’s Only in My Name?
The Question:“My wife and I bought a vacant lot during our marriage, but for financing reasons, she quitclaimed her interest to me at the time of purchase. I’ve made every mortgage payment since. Now in the divorce, she’s saying...
My Ex’s New Partner Is Parenting My Kids—Can I Stop It?
The Question:“My ex has a new boyfriend, and he’s suddenly at every exchange and even disciplining our kids. We don’t have anything in our custody order about significant others. Can I do anything to limit his involvement, espec...
Temporary Spousal Support in Nevada: What Stay-at-Home Parents Need to Know
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...
Legal Separation in Nevada: Smart Move or Waste of Money?
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 ...