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Naimi Mullins Law Group Same Sex LGBTQIA+ Divorce

Same-Sex & LGBTQIA+ Divorce Attorneys in Las Vegas, NV

Divorce is a stressful event for both same-sex and heterosexual couples. However, if you belong to the LGBTQIA+ community, dissolution of marriage may involve some unique challenges. An experienced and dedicated same-sex divorce lawyer can help you transition to the next stage of your life while minimizing the stress as much as possible.

Divorce for LGBTQIA+ couples often calls for a nuanced understanding of the law. Despite marriage equality, complexities specific to the LGBTQIA+ community must be addressed by a law firm that has experience in these cases. At Naimi Mullins Law Group, our highly skilled legal team is led by Attorneys Naimi and Mullins, Nevada Family Law Professionals, who can help you navigate same-sex divorce, avoid conflict, and protect your rights. 

Contact us online or at (725) 444-7185 to request a confidential consultation with a Las Vegas same-sex LGBTQIA divorce lawyer. 

How Does Same-Sex Divorce Work in Nevada?

In Nevada, family law courts must approach same-sex divorce on precisely the same terms as heterosexual divorce. 

Thus, a separating same-sex couple will need to work out an agreement on all the critical points of divorce, including:

Property Division for Same-Sex Couples

Nevada is a community property state. This means that each spouse gets an equal part of the marital property, i.e., all the assets that the couple acquired during the marriage. Similarly, any debts the couple incurred while married become split equally.

However, a Nevada judge may make exceptions in case one spouse committed flagrant waste of marital assets; for instance, the spouse who incurred gambling debts is generally responsible for paying them.

Unlike marital property, separate property isn’t liable to division during divorce. Separate property includes assets gained by the spouse before the marriage, inheritance and gifts, and property that a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement defines as separate. 

Child Custody Arrangements

By default, Nevada divorced couples share legal custody of their children. This means both parents have equal authority in major decisions in the child’s life, like education and medical care.

Determining parentage and custody rights can be particularly complicated, especially when one partner is not the biological parent. Issues can involve establishing legal parentage for non-biological parents and navigating custody agreements that protect both parents' rights and the child's best interests.

To protect your child’s best interests and preserve an amicable relationship as co-parents, ensure your Parenting Plan covers all the crucial points like physical custody division, a visitation schedule, and child support.

Other Unique Challenges in LGBTQIA+ Divorce

Some complexities are especially unique to the LGBTQIA+ community when dissolving a marriage. These include the length of the relationship and out-of-state marriages. 

Some LGBTQIA+ couples have cohabitated and intertwined their lives long before marriage was legally recognized, raising questions about the division of assets acquired before the legalization of their union.

Variations in state laws regarding LGBTQIA+ marriages can also complicate the divorce process, especially for those who married in one state and now live in another that may have different legal precedents.

Do You Need an LGBTQIA+ Divorce Lawyer?

While some same-sex couples choose to conduct their divorce process without an attorney’s services, hiring an LGBTQIA+ divorce lawyer can help you avoid complications and ensure that you finish your marriage on fair, mutually acceptable terms. 

We strongly recommend working with an experienced same-sex lawyer if:

  • You have minor children
  • You jointly own extensive, complex, or debt-encumbered property
  • You own or manage a business together
  • You have lived together in a domestic partnership for a considerable time before marriage; for instance, if your relationship began before Nevada recognized same-sex marriages
  • You know that your spouse has already retained a lawyer

As a rule, working out an amicable divorce agreement is always preferable to litigation. If you and your spouse have difficulty settling divorce terms, our skilled same-sex divorce lawyers can help you bridge your differences through mediation.

Work with our LGBTQIA+ Friendly Divorce Lawyers in Las Vegas

Uncertainty, financial challenges, and emotional tension can make the divorce process extremely stressful. Our empathetic, LGBTQIA+-friendly Naimi Mullins Law Group legal team is here to help you navigate the divorce process with understanding, support, and proven competence. 

To consult a Las Vegas same-sex divorce lawyer, call us at (725) 444-7185 or contact us online.

Real Feedback From Real Clients

    “He will always have my top recommendation to friends, family, and clients.”
    “Neil Mullins is the family-law advocate you want when outcomes matter. He’s smart, sharp, and a bulldog when it counts.”
    Kathleen G.
    “She was responsive, knowledgeable, and actually took time to read emails”
    “Dealing with lawyers during a stressful time can be scary, but Carrie was there to hold my hand and let me know what I needed to do to get through the divorce.”
    Tiffanie Q.
    “She had very good communication with me and was detailed in her paperwork and filings.”
    “She stuck with me even though my case was difficult and she never gave up on me or my kids! I absolutely LOVE Carrie. She saved my sanity and ultimately saved my kids!”
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    “Everyone on the team is exceedingly professional but also easy to talk to and to understand. Their in-person advocacy and negotiations were thoughtful and realistic.”
    Julianne M.
    “She Saved My Sanity”
    “She stuck with me even though my case was difficult and she never gave up on me or my kids! I absolutely LOVE Carrie. She saved my sanity and ultimately saved my kids!”
    Amanda R.
    “You Want Her in Your Corner”
    “Carrie Primas is hands down the best family law attorney in Las Vegas! She fought tirelessly to get me the most favorable agreement that will keep my contact and relationship with my kids intact and protected.”
    Eddie G.
    “Couldn't Ask For A Better Attorney”
    “Neil is honest and he always kept me in the loop as to what was going on, and was great about making sure I understood the legal process.  I really felt as if Neil took my case personally, and he went ABOVE AND BEYOND.”
    Former Client
    “Personable and Smart”
    “She was exactly the person that I need to get through a difficult time in my life. She walked me through the entire process while explaining to me various outcomes for me.”
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