Leavitt Family Law Group

09/12/2026

Leavitt Family Law Group had a great night supporting clarkcountybar at the Meet The Judges event. Honored to be a part of this community of professionals!

07/20/2026

Leavitt Family Law Group is hiring for our Legal Assistant/Paralegal position. Interested applicants should email resumes and any relevant writing samples to [email protected] for consideration!

Leavitt Family Law Group is seeking an experienced energetic, dedicated, and loyal full-time legal assistant/paralegal. Please email resumes to [email protected]. Responsibilities include: Managing Attorney calendars Answering telephone communications from/with clients, opposing counsels and....

07/02/2026

Welcome to the new home of Leavitt Family Law Group! We are open and excited to serve the residents of Southern Nevada in our new space!
2600 Paseo Verde Parkway Suite 250
Henderson, Nevada 89074


Brandon K. Leavitt

05/11/2026

Vegas divorces can finish in one to four weeks if uncontested. When both sides agree, it moves fast.

Contested cases? Different story. Months to over a year when assets get complicated or trial becomes necessary. Nevada judges have real discretion here, especially around alimony and unequal property splits when compelling reasons exist. Gambling debts absolutely count as marital waste, strengthening your spouse's claim to more assets. Deposit your inheritance into a joint account? You just converted separate property into community property through commingling. Every financial move gets scrutinized under statutory factors that judges interpret with considerable latitude.

Gray divorces hit hardest. Retirement accounts represent decades of work, and one wrong split triggers tax bombs that vaporize both futures. High net worth cases get even messier when forensic accountants need to value businesses and separate enterprise goodwill from personal reputation before division even starts.

What assumption about Nevada divorce law would cost you the most money if wrong?

05/11/2026

Vegas divorce can finalize in 1 to 4 weeks if uncontested. Contested cases drag on for months or longer. Either way, that timeline creates pressure most people aren't ready for.

Nevada is a no-fault state for filing. Torch marital cash on gambling though and judges will carve up assets unequally as punishment. Dump your pre-marriage money into a joint account paying bills? Tracing it back becomes nearly impossible. Once commingled, proving separate property status is a brutal uphill battle. Over 50? Gray divorce here is financial su***de if you botch retirement account splits... tax penalties with no recovery runway left.

Judge discretion is the wildcard. Nevada family court judges have broad authority on asset division and support. Their interpretation of statutory factors shapes your outcome. Two cases with similar facts can yield significantly different results. Local attorneys know which mediators handle custody cases and how financial waste claims play in this gambling town.

What financial landmine are you most afraid of stepping on during your divorce?

05/11/2026

Las Vegas divorce can finalize in 1-4 weeks for uncontested cases where both parties agree. Contested divorces stretch months or longer. Either way, you need six weeks Nevada residency before filing.

People assume Nevada's no-fault system means behavior is irrelevant. Financial behavior gets scrutinized hard. Drain community funds on gambling debts and the judge redistributes assets as punishment. Marital waste is real and judges here are hunting for it.

Another landmine: take your pre-marriage savings, dump them in a joint account, pay marital expenses. You just commingled separate property into community property. Try unwinding that under a compressed timeline with an unsympathetic judge.

Nevada law mandates equal division of community property. Judges can deviate with compelling reasons like financial misconduct or marital waste, and they must document why. That discretion shapes outcomes when gambling losses or hidden assets surface.

Which financial trap worries you most when stakes are this high?

04/21/2026

That 50/50 Nevada split sounds fair... until someone plays the commingling game and takes half your inheritance.

Mix your separate money with joint accounts and without proper documentation, the law stops recognizing it as yours. One transfer. One deposit. Half of it walks out the door with your ex. Property division gets locked in once finalized, and while appeals exist for fraud or legal errors, good luck proving your case after signing away your rights.

Most people filing 'uncontested' have no idea what they're giving up. When one side has an attorney and the other doesn't, it's not a negotiation. It's an ex*****on.

The difference isn't just legal strategy. It's forensic accountants hunting money through shell companies. Subpoenas forcing banks to crack open hidden accounts. Local knowledge of which Clark County judge will hear your case and how they actually rule.

What's your inheritance actually worth if one wrong account transfer gives half of it away forever?

04/21/2026

Property division in Nevada divorce becomes permanent once finalized. The court rarely reopens these cases except for fraud or hidden assets.

The 50/50 split sounds fair until commingling destroys you. Your inheritance... that money your parents left you... gets mixed into a joint account and suddenly half belongs to your ex. The law stops recognizing it as yours. It's just gone.

Meanwhile attorneys are forcing banks to hand over hidden account records through subpoenas. Forensic accountants trace cash through shell companies like following breadcrumbs. Judges catch someone lying about assets and award the entire amount to the other side as punishment.

Going solo to save a few thousand in legal fees while making permanent six figure decisions in an emotionally destroyed state is insane.

What financial choices from your marriage could a Clark County judge use against you right now?

04/20/2026

Did you know that enforcing child support can literally transform your child’s future. The pain and frustration of unpaid support isn’t just financial—it’s deeply emotional for parents and, most importantly, for children.

With every delayed payment, dreams like piano lessons, school clothes, and family outings get put on hold. But there’s hope—you have powerful legal options at your fingertips.

By standing firm and taking proactive steps, you can break the cycle of noncompliance.
Every child deserves stability and every parent deserves peace of mind.

Now is the time to put your plan into action. Discover the pathways that can lead to real, lasting results and bring relief to your household today.

Don’t settle for excuses—hold the other party accountable and let your child start thriving again.

04/18/2026

The struggle to enforce child support court orders can feel isolating, but your situation is more common than you think. Behind closed doors, countless parents are wondering how to hold the other party accountable and secure the financial support their children deserve.

It’s not just about money—it’s about dignity, fairness, and making sure your child has everything they need to succeed. Each missed payment threatens that sense of security and support every child counts on.

Your persistence is the key to building the life you envision for your family.
Expert help is closer than you think.

From collaborating with agencies to leveraging legal resources, there are proven strategies to enforce court orders—even when assets are complex or situations are high net worth. Imagine the reassurance of knowing you’re not fighting alone, and the strength to provide your child with what really matters.

Take a moment now to break the cycle of missed payments for good. .