Attorney Assisted Divorce or Custody Agreement
$1500 and up

This package is designed for couples who are working together to agree on the terms for a divorce or custody agreement, but who need the assistance of an attorney to come to a final agreement on the details. An attorney will spend up to four hours with the parties to help them understand Nevada law, evaluate options, and work towards a mutually acceptable resolution.

For a divorce, one spouse must have been a resident of Nevada for six weeks. For a custody agreement, Nevada must have jurisdiction over custody of the minor child.

Almost all uncontested divorces and custody decrees can be completed without a court appearance.

The basic package includes:

• The initial free, no obligation, telephone consultation;
• An in-person (or Zoom) consultation (up to two hours);
• An additional four hours with an attorney to help reach a resolution;
• Drafting the documents regularly required to obtain a divorce or custody agreement in Clark County, Nevada, including:
• Joint Petition or a Complaint and Answer;
• Affidavit of Resident Witness;
• Request for Summary Disposition;
• Affidavit in Support of Request for Summary Disposition;
• Decree of Divorce or Decree of Custody;
• Up to one hour with an attorney to review the prepared documents and explain their contents.

For this service, Sandpiper does not represent or advocate for either party. Either party may consult an independent attorney before signing.

If you are unable to reach an agreement, you can either opt for additional time or mediation (with additional fees), or receive a refund of $500 because no documents will be drafted.

Current Clark County filing fees are generally $299 for a joint petition. When a complaint and answer are used, the combined filing fees total $516 ($299 for the Complaint plus $217 for the Answer). Court fees are paid separately and may change.

Dividing a pension, 401k, or other qualified retirement benefit may require a separate Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO). These orders are not included in the basic package.

This package does not include:

• Investigation, discovery, or verification of income, assets or debts;
• Asset appraisals, business valuations, or complex financial calculations;
• QDROs, deeds, loans, leases, or other separate agreements;
• Motions, court appearances, contested proceedings, or additional filings;
• Sealing records, certified copies, or third-party expenses;
• Revisions caused by changes to the agreed terms.

If the court rejects your divorce or custody agreement due to a drafting error, Sandpiper will correct the error at no additional attorney fees. If Sandpiper cannot correct the error, it will refund the package fee. This guarantee does not cover filing fees, third-party costs, or any initial consultation fee.

All engagements are subject to a conflict check and confirmation that the matter is appropriate. If the package is not suitable, Sandpiper will explain any other available options.