Love Court Off the Record

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’t make sense. The kids are starting to notice and it’s affecting them. Can I ask the court to order a psychological exam, and if the judge agrees, does that automatically...

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. He also hasn’t been paying any bills or helping financially since he left. The divorce isn’t final yet—can I get interim or temporary support while the case is pending, a...

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. Their dad has visitation every other weekend and some holidays. He’s already telling me there’s no way I can move the kids out of Nevada and that I’ll lose custody if I t...

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 working and supporting the family too—shouldn’t I be entitled to half? ” ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica Anderson addresses a listener’s qu...

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 it’s community property. Isn’t it just mine since I’m the only one on title and the only one who paid for it? ” ____  In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Je...

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, especially when it comes to parenting decisions? ” ____  In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica Anderson responds to a listener concerned about their ex’s ne...

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 might be entitled to temporary spousal support while the case is pending. How does that work in Nevada? Do I have to prove hardship? And how long does it usually take to g...

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 legal fees?” ____  In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica Anderson addresses a listener’s question about choosing legal separation over divorce in N...

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 them to his brother out of state. My question is: how do I make sure I’m not stuck with half the bill? ” ____  In this fiery episode of Love Court , divorce...

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 does the court decide what’s fair when one parent’s income drops but the child’s needs stay the same?” ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica...

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 the court says yes?” ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica Anderson answers a listener’s question about relocating out of state with a child whi...

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 between homes?” ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica Anderson answers a listener’s question about conflicting household rules in a 50/50 custody...

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 my ex husband.  He did not disclose this to the lawyers or to the court.  The Divorce was final in February 2025.  My question is: was this a fraudulent activity an...

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 do now?" ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica Anderson responds to a listener whose ex-wife relocated their children to another state without notic...

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. There’s no abuse, but I’m worried about the emotional toll. Can I refuse to send them, or am I legally stuck?" ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessi...

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 get out of the agreement, claiming he “can’t afford it” since he moved in with his girlfriend and bought a Tesla. Can I fight this? Or does moving on mean f...

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 message me directly about “improving communication.” I want to go back to court to modify the custody agreement, but can a new spouse’s behavior even be considere...

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 soccer practice or gas money. I feel like he’s trying to guilt me for earning more. Is there anything I can do legally, or am I just stuck co-parenting with a financ...

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? ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica Anderson responds to a listener who gave up her career to raise kids during a 12-year marriage—only to have her e...

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 Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica Anderson answers a unique listener question: what happens when you're fighting over a pet’s social media account in a divorce? With 40,000 fo...

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 Anderson responds to a listener dealing with an ex who’s constantly speaking negatively about them in front of their children. Is that considered parental alienation —and more importantly...

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 Jessica Anderson addresses a listener’s question about whether a parent can legally stop paying child support if their teen chooses to live with them full-time—even if the custody order hasn’t...

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 answers a listener’s question about property rights after a breakup—when the couple was never legally married but lived together for years. Jessica explains what happens to share...

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 schedule? ____ In this episode of Love Court , divorce attorney Jessica Anderson addresses a listener’s frustration with an ex who constantly cancels custody time...

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 I just got a bill for $12,000 because we had to go to a hearing in Lovelock where my divorce is pending. Don’t know if this is normal. Also, she charged me for drivi...