Business Details
30 Years
experience
Las Vegas Family Law Attorneys
At Kelleher & Kelleher, we are dedicated to providing clients with exceptional legal counsel while preserving confidentiality and protecting their interests. Our attorneys and trained staff are committed to excellence in practicing law, with decades of combined experience in Nevada's family court system. We advocate effectively for clients both in court and during negotiations, offering personalized strategies tailored to individual needs.Our team includes certified specialists and seasoned professionals who understand the emotional complexities of family law matters. We prioritize direct communication, transparency, and ethical representation, ensuring clients receive informed guidance throughout their legal journey. With a history of successful outcomes, we combine legal expertise with compassionate support to navigate challenging situations.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Alimony Advocacy
Prenuptial Agreements
Mediation Services
Adoption Law
Guardianship Cases
Domestic Violence Protection
Property Division
Parental Rights
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- Certified specialists with decades of Nevada family law experience
- Personalized legal strategies tailored to individual client needs
- Aggressive courtroom advocacy combined with compassionate support
- Proven track record of successful outcomes in complex cases
- Direct communication and transparent case progress updates
Associations and certifications
- Certified Family Law Specialist
- AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
What people say
Professional team
Effective representation
Compassionate support
Successful outcomes
Worth every penny
Services
Divorce Representation
Our experienced attorneys guide clients through contested and uncontested divorces with compassion and strategic advocacy. We protect client interests regarding property division, spousal support, and child-related matters while navigating Nevada's community property laws. The team leverages decades of courtroom experience to achieve favorable outcomes through negotiation or litigation.
Child Custody
We aggressively represent clients in custody disputes focusing on children's best interests. Our parent attorney team understands emotional stakes and fights for fair arrangements including physical custody, legal decision-making authority, and visitation rights. We work with custody experts when necessary to build strong cases for our clients.
Alimony Advocacy
Our specialists handle temporary and permanent alimony cases, ensuring fair financial support determinations. We present comprehensive evidence regarding marital standards, earning capacities, and other statutory factors. The firm's experience with complex asset divisions enhances our ability to advocate for equitable spousal support outcomes.
Prenuptial Agreements
We draft and review prenuptial agreements that protect individual assets and clarify financial arrangements. Our attorneys ensure compliance with Nevada law while addressing property division, spousal support, and other provisions. We also handle enforcement or challenge of existing agreements during divorce proceedings.
Adoption Services
The firm guides clients through all adoption types including stepparent, domestic, and foster care placements. We manage home studies, consent requirements, and court finalization processes. Our attorneys provide comprehensive support for both adoptive parents and birth parents throughout Nevada's adoption procedures.
People
John T. Kelleher
Attorney
Practicing Nevada family law since 1996, John is a Certified Family Law Specialist and AV-Rated attorney. He specializes in complex divorce cases and serves as a Certified Arbitrator, bringing decades of local court expertise to client cases.
Christine Kelleher
Attorney
Since 1996, Christine has focused on family law matters, graduating from Brigham Young University's J. Reuben Clark Law School. She brings extensive experience in child custody and marital dissolution cases to the firm.
Randy Richards
Attorney
Licensed in Nevada and Utah since 1998, Randy specializes in family law litigation. His dual-state practice provides unique insights into regional legal variations while representing clients in divorce and custody matters.
Saira Haseebullah
Attorney
Practicing since 2014, Saira focuses on child custody and adoption cases. A William S. Boyd School of Law graduate, she combines legal expertise with compassionate representation for families in transition.
Nathan Gibbs
Attorney
With family law experience since 1996, Nathan handles divorce, bankruptcy, and estate planning matters. His comprehensive approach addresses both immediate legal needs and long-term financial implications for clients.
Questions
What factors determine child custody in Nevada?
Nevada courts prioritize the child's best interests, considering factors like parental stability, child's relationships, and each parent's ability to provide care and meet the child's needs.
How is alimony calculated in Nevada?
Alimony determinations consider marital duration, each spouse's financial condition, earning capacity, standard of living, and other statutory factors outlined in Nevada family law statutes.
Can I modify an existing custody agreement?
Yes, custody modifications require demonstrating changed circumstances affecting the child's best interests. Our attorneys help document changes and advocate for revised arrangements.
What's the difference between divorce and annulment?
Divorce terminates a valid marriage while annulment declares the marriage legally invalid. Annulment requires specific grounds like fraud, incest, or bigamy under Nevada law.
How long does a typical divorce take in Nevada?
Uncontested divorces may finalize in 2-3 months. Contested cases average 6-12 months depending on complexity, court schedules, and negotiation progress toward settlement agreements.
