Ford Law is a boutique Nevada family law firm serving clients across the Las Vegas Valley from our office near Summerlin. Every matter we accept is built around direct attorney involvement, careful financial analysis, and strategy that accounts for how cases actually resolve in Clark County family court.
The practice areas below describe the range of family law matters we handle. Whether your case is a straightforward uncontested filing or a high-asset, contested divorce involving business interests and custody, we will help you understand your options and chart a path that protects what matters to you.
Divorce and Property
Nevada is a community property state, which means the way assets and debts acquired during the marriage are characterized, valued, and divided often drives the outcome of a case. Ford Law handles the full spectrum of divorce matters, with particular strength in complex financial situations.
- Divorce: representation in uncontested, contested, and hybrid cases throughout Clark County.
- High-Asset Divorce: cases involving substantial investment portfolios, executive compensation, and complex marital estates.
- Complex Divorce: matters with difficult valuation, tracing, or jurisdictional issues.
- Business Divorce: divorces that involve closely held businesses, professional practices, or partnership interests.
- Property Division: characterization and division of community and separate property under Nevada law.
- Division of Retirement and Pension Accounts: QDROs and the division of 401(k), pension, and deferred compensation plans.
Children and Parenting
When children are involved, the stakes move beyond dollars and cents. Ford Law handles custody and parenting matters with the same rigor we bring to complex financial cases, because parenting arrangements shape your family’s life for years to come.
- Child Custody: legal and physical custody, parenting plans, modifications, and relocation.
- Spousal Support and Alimony: temporary, rehabilitative, and long-term support under Nevada law.
- DFS and CPS Defense: representation for parents facing child welfare investigations and dependency proceedings.
- Guardianships: adult and minor guardianships when a family member cannot manage their own affairs.
- Adoption: stepparent, relative, and independent adoptions in Nevada.
- Reproductive Rights: assisted reproduction, surrogacy, and parentage matters.
Agreements and Alternatives to Divorce
Not every family law matter is a divorce, and many of the most valuable cases we handle are aimed at preventing future disputes or finding an alternative path.
- Prenuptial Agreements: protection for assets, businesses, and future earnings before marriage.
- Post-Marital Agreements: postnuptial agreements that clarify rights during the marriage.
- Legal Separation: for couples who want the structure of a court order without a final divorce.
- Annulments: for marriages that qualify under Nevada’s annulment grounds.
Specialized Representation
Some cases require attention to a specific industry, issue, or stage of the family law process. Ford Law offers focused representation in the following areas.
- Professional Athlete Divorce: privacy, image rights, and non-traditional compensation for athletes.
- Family Law Appeals: appellate work challenging or defending Nevada family court rulings.
- Family Law: an overview of our broader Nevada family law practice.
How Ford Law Approaches Every Matter
Our work is built on three commitments. First, direct attorney involvement from consultation through resolution. Clients work with the attorney who knows their case, not a rotating team of associates. Second, financial fluency. We use forensic accountants, valuation experts, and QDRO counsel when a case calls for it, and we spend the time to understand income, assets, and debt so the legal strategy matches the numbers. Third, candor. We tell clients what we think a court is likely to do, not what they want to hear, so they can make informed decisions about settlement versus trial.
Who We Represent
Our clients include professionals, executives, business owners, physicians, attorneys, founders, parents in contested custody cases, and spouses preparing for or exiting long marriages. What they share is a need for sophisticated, discreet representation in matters where the stakes are meaningful and a mistake is costly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ford Law only handle divorce cases?
No. While divorce and custody make up the bulk of our work, we handle the full range of Nevada family law matters, including prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, guardianships, adoptions, CPS defense, annulments, legal separation, appeals, and reproductive rights matters.
Do you represent both spouses?
No. Family law representation is adversarial by nature, and we represent one party in any given matter to avoid conflicts of interest. In some limited mediation settings, parties can agree to use a neutral, but that is not the same as legal representation.
What should I bring to a first consultation?
A short written summary of your situation is helpful, along with any existing court orders, prenuptial or postnuptial agreements, and a general sense of the assets and debts involved. We will guide you through what else is needed after the initial conversation.
How do I know which practice area fits my situation?
You do not need to choose. During the consultation we will listen to your situation and identify the relevant issues, which often cross several practice areas. Many cases involve divorce, custody, and support at the same time, for example.
Next Steps
To discuss your matter with a Las Vegas family law attorney, call (702) 710-2140 or submit our secure contact form. Consultations are confidential, and we will walk you through the practice areas that apply to your situation.
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