Nevada Same-Sex Divorce Attorney Las Vegas

Same-sex marriages in Nevada have been recognized since 2014, and since the Supreme Court’s Obergefell decision same-sex couples have had full access to both marriage and divorce under Nevada law. Same-sex divorces involve the same legal framework as opposite-sex divorces — community property division, spousal support, child custody and support when children are involved — but may present unique issues related to the recognition of the marriage and the treatment of assets acquired before Nevada recognized same-sex marriages. Hauser Family Law’s Las Vegas family law attorneys handle same-sex divorce cases with the same comprehensive approach applied to all divorce matters, and understand the specific legal issues that may arise in LGBTQ divorce proceedings.

Property Division Issues in Nevada Same-Sex Divorces

Same-sex couples who were in long-term committed relationships before legal marriage recognition may have accumulated significant assets that were treated as jointly owned but were technically separate property under Nevada law at the time of acquisition. Domestic partnership registrations from the era before same-sex marriage recognition may have created some property rights, but the legal treatment of pre-marriage cohabitation assets varies significantly. Nevada courts look to the intent of the parties and the economic reality of the relationship when addressing pre-marriage asset issues in same-sex divorce. Hauser Family Law analyzes each couple’s unique history to develop the most favorable property division arguments available.

Parenting Rights in Nevada Same-Sex Divorce Cases

When same-sex couples divorce with children, parental rights questions depend on how each parent established their legal relationship with the child — through biological parentage, adoption, or presumptive parentage through marriage. Both parents in a same-sex marriage who conceived or adopted a child during the marriage have equal parental rights under Nevada law. Non-biological parents who did not formally adopt may face complex parentage establishment issues. Hauser Family Law ensures both parents’ rights are protected and addresses parentage issues proactively when they arise.

Contact Hauser Family Law — Las Vegas Nevada Same-Sex Divorce Attorneys

Navigating a same-sex divorce in Nevada? Hauser Family Law provides comprehensive representation for LGBTQ clients. Contact us for a free consultation.