Paternity

If your child custody and visitation rights are being ignored, or you are having difficulty getting someone to fulfill their parental obligations, you may feel there is nothing you can do. Fortunately, an experienced Reno paternity and fathers’ rights attorney can help put an end to any paternity disputes threatening your child’s best interests.

I am Marta Presti, an experienced family law attorney. Since 1976, I have been handling paternity issues. I am committed to working closely with clients in pursuit of a resolution that meets the needs of their family.

If you need help resolving a difficult paternity or custody issue, contact me today to schedule an appointment. I will apply my years of experience and legal skills to protect your best interests.

Assertive and Compassionate Washoe County Parental Rights Attorney

Children deserve to have both parents in their lives. If you are unable to resolve a custody situation amicably or are being cut out of your child’s life, it is important to contact an experienced attorney immediately. The longer you are kept out of your child’s life, the more difficult it will be to reverse that status quo. You deserve to be in your child’s life, and the law is on your side with the preference of keeping both parents in their children’s lives.

From my law office in Reno, Nevada, I offer strong advocacy to fathers interested in establishing a relationship with their biological children. I am committed to helping fathers assert their parental rights through establishing paternity. Once paternity is established, fathers gain the opportunity to:

  • Pursue a petition to modify the child custody orders
  • Request visitation rights
  • Challenge stepparent adoptions.

When a marriage ends in divorce, child custody and visitation issues are often the most contentious aspects of the divorce process. No parent wants to give up time with their children, and they will fight aggressively to protect their parental rights.

Custody & Visitation Modification

If you are going through a child custody or visitation dispute, you need an experienced family law attorney looking out for your interests.

If you need help with custody or visitation modification, contact me today to schedule an appointment.

Advising You When Life Changes

It is always in the best interest of parents and children to secure a workable and realistic custody or visitation agreement the first time around, as it can be difficult to modify an existing agreement. In order to modify the status quo, you must be able to show that a significant change in circumstances has occurred and/or that it is in the best interests of the child to revise the current arrangements.

With more than 30 years of family law experience, I have a thorough understanding of what judges are looking for. I can help you successfully demonstrate why visitation or custody should be changed and give you the best chance at achieving a successful outcome.

Spousal Support

Financial concerns can quickly cause emotions to escalate when couples consider getting divorced. Concerns over alimony are often at the center of highly contentious disputes. If you are thinking about getting divorced, obtain legal help from an experienced family law attorney before emotions spiral out of control.

I am Marta L. Presti, a highly skilled divorce lawyer with more than 35 years of experience. I know firsthand the types of issues that can quickly derail negotiations, often leading to long, drawn out disputes. I apply my years of experience and legal skills to protect my clients’ best interests without adding more fuel to the fire.

Offering a Comprehensive Approach in Alimony Negotiations

From my law office in Reno, Nevada, I offer an extensive background pursuing alimony for clients in need of financial support. I also provide strong advocacy to protect clients from paying spousal support to an estranged spouse who is financially secure. My background handling both sides of alimony cases helps me effectively guide clients through the legal process — I want no one to be left with any surprises.

In Nevada, alimony is not automatically awarded. Typically, spousal support is largely based on one spouse’s need versus the other spouse’s ability to pay alimony support. During an initial consultation, I will explain the factors the court takes into consideration such as:

  • Income level of each spouse
  • Length of the marriage
  • Spouses’ age and health status
  • Standard of living during the marriage
  • Earning potential based on each spouse’s educational background or experience

In rare situations, allegations of domestic violence may be taken into consideration. I am available to discuss your individual situation, while addressing any of your legal concerns. When you select me as your attorney, you can feel confident that I have the skills and tenacity to pursue alimony support for clients in need of financial assistance. I also remain an aggressive advocate committed to protecting clients from making payments to financially independent ex-spouses.