About Law Office of Leslie A. Park — Family Law Las Vegas Nevada

The Law Office of Leslie A. Park focuses on family law Las Vegas residents face at some of the most difficult moments in their lives — divorce, child custody, support disputes, and the legal reorganization of families across Clark County. Attorney Park brings a focused practice to this high-volume legal market, where the Family Division of the Eighth Judicial District Court handles one of the largest caseloads in the Western United States. Las Vegas’s rapid population growth and transient workforce create family law issues that are often more complex than those in smaller markets — from multi-state custody disputes to community property divisions involving entertainment industry income.

Clients working through separation and custody in Clark County benefit from an attorney who knows the local Family Court judges, the courthouse at 601 North Pecos Road, and the procedural expectations that shape outcomes here. The Law Office of Leslie A. Park offers the focused attention of a solo family practice to clients who need clear, direct counsel. For additional family law resources serving the Las Vegas area, visit /lawyers/nevada/las-vegas/.

What Clients Say

Clients highlight Attorney Park’s steady presence through high-stress proceedings and her ability to keep complex custody and support matters organized. In a city where legal proceedings can feel overwhelming, clients value an attorney who provides honest assessments of case strengths and realistic expectations about outcomes before Clark County Family Court judges.

Family Law Las Vegas — Practice Areas & Services

• Divorce & Legal Separation: Handles contested and uncontested dissolutions in Clark County Family Court, including community property division, business asset evaluation, and complex marital estate matters common in Las Vegas.
• Child Custody & Visitation: Advocates for parenting plans, primary custody, and visitation schedules before the Eighth Judicial District Family Division, with attention to Nevada’s best-interest-of-the-child standard.
• Child & Spousal Support: Calculates, negotiates, and litigates support obligations under Nevada’s statutory guidelines, including modifications when circumstances change.
• Paternity Actions: Establishes legal paternity through Clark County Family Court to secure parental rights and support obligations for unmarried parents.
• Protective Orders: Assists clients seeking or responding to temporary protective orders (TPOs) in domestic situations before the Las Vegas Justice Court and Family Court.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nevada’s community property law affect divorce proceedings in Clark County?

Nevada is a community property state, meaning assets and debts acquired during marriage generally split equally between spouses at divorce. This applies to wages, real estate purchased during marriage, and retirement accounts accumulated during the marriage — but not to separate property brought into the marriage or inherited assets kept distinct. Clark County Family Court judges apply these rules strictly, so proper documentation of pre-marital assets is critical before filing.

What custody arrangement does Nevada Family Court typically favor?

Nevada law presumes that joint physical custody — where both parents share roughly equal time — serves the child’s best interests in most situations. The Family Division of the Eighth Judicial District Court in Las Vegas applies this presumption, though it can be overcome with evidence that one parent’s home environment is unsuitable. Judges evaluate factors like each parent’s work schedule, the child’s school location, and the history of each parent’s involvement in daily care.

Can I modify a child support order in Clark County after it’s been entered?

Yes — Nevada allows modification of child support when there has been a substantial change in circumstances, such as a significant change in either parent’s income, the child’s needs, or custody arrangements. Petitions to modify are filed with the Clark County Family Court, and the standard is whether the change would alter the support amount by at least 20% or $75 per month, whichever is greater, under Nevada’s guidelines.