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Candace Lorde | Associate Attorney at Gastelum Attorneys
Experienced Las Vegas Family Law Attorney Protecting Clark County Families
Navigating family law matters requires an attorney who combines legal expertise with genuine compassion for the challenges families face. Candace Lorde brings both to every case she handles at Gastelum Attorneys. As an associate attorney with our firm, Candace works alongside our dedicated team to guide clients through divorce, custody disputes, and other family law matters with skill and understanding.
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Practice Areas and Legal Experience
As a Las Vegas divorce lawyer, Candace guides clients through every phase of the divorce process. Nevada is a no-fault divorce state with unique community property laws and streamlined procedures, but successfully navigating these requirements still demands an attorney who understands both the legal framework and the personal challenges divorce presents. Whether clients are pursuing an uncontested divorce in Nevada or facing a contested divorce involving significant disputes over property or children, Candace provides the thorough representation each case requires.
Family law extends well beyond divorce proceedings. Candace dedicates substantial focus to child custody matters, recognizing that decisions about legal custody, physical custody, and parenting time shape families for years to come. Nevada courts apply the best interests of the child standard in all custody determinations, whether establishing initial joint custody arrangements or handling custody modification requests when family circumstances evolve. Candace advocates effectively to protect her clients’ parental rights while prioritizing children’s stability and wellbeing.
Our firm believes that every parent deserves vigorous legal representation regardless of gender. Candace advocates for father’s rights and mother’s rights with equal commitment, ensuring that each parent’s bond with their children receives proper recognition under Nevada law. From interstate relocation cases to emergency custody petitions, she manages the complete range of custody challenges families encounter.
Child support and spousal support matters demand careful evaluation of financial circumstances, employment history, and each family member’s specific needs. Candace helps clients understand how Nevada calculates child support using the state’s tiered percentage formula and advocates for equitable alimony arrangements whether her client is requesting support or responding to a support claim. These financial determinations directly affect families’ long-term stability, making experienced legal representation critical for child support modifications and enforcement actions.
Specialized Family Law Services
Candace handles diverse specialized family law matters requiring particular expertise and careful attention. High asset divorce cases involving business valuations, retirement account divisions, real estate portfolios, and complex investments demand meticulous analysis of Nevada community property laws. Understanding the distinction between separate property and marital property under Nevada law can dramatically impact property division outcomes in divorce.
Our firm’s proximity to Nellis Air Force Base means Gastelum Attorneys regularly serves military families with their distinct legal needs. Military divorce cases involve special considerations including the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, military pension division under the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act, and custody arrangements that accommodate deployment schedules and potential duty station changes.
Candace also assists clients with prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements, helping couples establish clear financial expectations before or during marriage. Additionally, she handles paternity establishment cases, domestic violence protection orders, and restraining order matters with the urgency and discretion these sensitive situations demand.
Why Families Throughout Nevada Trust Gastelum Attorneys
Gastelum Attorneys has built its reputation by focusing exclusively on family law matters. This specialization means that every attorney on our team, including Candace, develops deep expertise in Nevada family court procedures, local judicial preferences, and effective litigation strategies. Founded in 2018 by Managing Attorney Jennifer Setters, our firm has successfully handled over 5,000 family law cases throughout the Las Vegas valley.
Our team of eight attorneys brings diverse perspectives and complementary skills to complex family law matters. Candace benefits from working alongside experienced practitioners like Supervising Attorney Yadira Santana and Senior Associates Natricia Tricano and Maria Milano. This collaborative environment ensures that clients receive comprehensive counsel informed by the collective knowledge of our entire legal team.
Families seeking detailed information about their legal options can explore our educational resources at Gastelum Law Group, where we provide in-depth guides on Nevada family law topics including how long divorce takes in Nevada, Nevada divorce residency requirements, and how child support is calculated under state guidelines. We believe that informed clients make better decisions about their cases, which is why we invest in creating accessible legal education resources.
Serving Henderson, North Las Vegas, and All of Clark County
Las Vegas is home to a wonderfully diverse population, and Gastelum Attorneys is proud to serve clients from all backgrounds. Our bilingual team provides services in both English and Spanish, ensuring that language is never a barrier to quality legal representation. Spanish-speaking clients can access dedicated resources and information through Gastelum Attorneys Español, where our content addresses family law concerns in their preferred language.
Candace works with clients throughout Clark County as a Henderson divorce lawyer, North Las Vegas family law attorney, and trusted advocate for families in Summerlin, Spring Valley, Enterprise, and surrounding communities. Understanding the local court system, including the procedures and judicial preferences at Clark County Family Court, allows her to guide clients through proceedings efficiently. Whether you need to file divorce papers in Las Vegas or respond to a custody petition, familiarity with these procedural details helps attorneys present cases more effectively.
Adoption, Guardianship, and Family Formation
Contemporary family law practice requires attorneys who can address both traditional legal matters and the increasingly complex issues modern families face. Adoption cases represent some of the most fulfilling work in family law, helping families formalize their bonds through legal recognition. Whether clients are pursuing stepparent adoptions, agency adoptions, or private placement adoptions, Candace approaches these matters with the attention and care they deserve.
Guardianship cases allow family members or other responsible adults to obtain legal authority to care for children or incapacitated adults when parents are unable to fulfill that role. From temporary guardianship arrangements to permanent guardianship of minor children, these cases require careful attention to both legal requirements and the wellbeing of vulnerable individuals.
Our firm has invested in building a comprehensive family law practice that clients can access through Law.Family, our premium domain dedicated to connecting Nevada families with the legal resources they need. This commitment to accessibility reflects our belief that quality family law representation should be available to everyone facing these challenging life transitions.
What to Expect When Working With Candace
Clients who work with Candace can expect responsive communication throughout their case. Family law matters often extend over weeks or months, and staying informed about case developments helps reduce anxiety during already stressful times. Candace prioritizes returning calls and emails promptly, explaining legal concepts in plain language, and setting realistic expectations about timelines and potential outcomes.
Every family law case is unique, shaped by the specific circumstances, relationships, and objectives of the people involved. Whether you are navigating Nevada’s six-week residency requirement for divorce, seeking to modify an existing custody order, or establishing paternity to secure parental rights, Candace takes time to understand what matters most to each client before developing case strategies. This personalized approach ensures that legal representation aligns with clients’ priorities rather than following a generic formula.
Schedule Your Consultation Today
If you are facing a family law matter in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, or anywhere in Clark County, Candace Lorde and the team at Gastelum Attorneys are ready to help. Our office is conveniently located at 718 S 8th Street in Las Vegas, just minutes from Clark County Family Court, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss your situation and explain how we can assist.
Contact Gastelum Attorneys today at (702) 979-1455 or email info@gastelumattorneys.com to schedule your consultation with a Las Vegas family law attorney who will fight for your family’s future.
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