Washoe County & Northern Nevada
Family Law in Reno, NV
MJ Miller Law is a small family law firm helping clients across Northern Nevada with divorce, child custody, child support, minor guardianship, grandparent visitation, and LGBTQIA+ family matters.
A Responsive Reno Family Law Firm
Family law matters are never easy. To reach the best outcome, you need an attorney you respect and trust. Choosing a small firm like MJ Miller Law means our staff will be highly responsive. We recommend strategies for your particular situation and usher your case through the legal process. We pride ourselves on honest, timely, and accurate legal counsel.
Attorney Mikye J. Miller has more than ten years of family law experience and has taken multiple guardianships to trial with successful outcomes. The firm serves families in Reno, Sparks, Washoe County, Carson City, and other Northern Nevada communities, including Lyon, Churchill, and Humboldt counties.
MJ Miller Law is proud to be an LGBTQIA+ friendly law firm. We are committed to helping LGBTQIA+ clients with unique needs, including non-biological and second-parent adoptions, custody and support of children with LGBTQIA+ parents, dissolution of marriages and partnerships, legal name changes, and corrected birth certificates for transgender and non-binary individuals.
Reno Family Law Practice Areas
We assist clients with all types of family law matters in Nevada family court.
Divorce and Legal Separation
Divorce is never part of the plan. Even if you and your partner are on good terms about ending the marriage, you should seek legal counsel. When dividing assets and debts, determining child custody, and arranging alimony or child support, it is important to have an attorney advise you on these sensitive issues.
Mikye J. Miller has over ten years of family law experience. Reach out today so we can answer your questions and help you develop a plan for the dissolution of your marriage.
Child Custody in Reno
As a parent, your child’s safety and well-being are always your primary concern. Family law judges similarly focus on the best interest of the child when making custody decisions.
Nevada’s best interest factors—found in NRS 125C.0035—outline what the Court considers. At MJ Miller Law, we help you understand those factors and how each applies to your specific situation.
Minor Guardianships & Grandparent Visitation
A minor guardianship is sought when parents cannot meet the basic needs of their children. A legal guardian—such as a grandparent or adult relative—temporarily assumes the role of the parent and has the right to make decisions for the child.
Whether you want to initiate a guardianship to protect a child or terminate a guardianship because you are able to care for your children, we can help. Mikye has taken multiple guardianships to trial with successful outcomes.
Child Support
Child support can be one of the most contentious parts of a divorce. Calculations are set by statute under NAC 425. The Court looks at both parties’ gross income—but what counts as gross income? Do bonuses count? Does overtime count? What happens if there is a significant change in income?
Speak with an experienced Reno family law attorney to determine what is and is not considered income for child support purposes.
LGBTQIA+ Family Matters
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Mikye J. Miller is a passionate advocate for LGBTQIA+ families. Nevada treats domestic partnerships like marriages, and the process for dissolving a partnership is identical to dissolving a marriage—including assets, debts, partner alimony, child custody, and child support.
Gender-diverse individuals can also seek legal name changes and corrected birth certificates that reflect their gender identity. LGBTQIA+ rights vary state to state, so it is important to talk with an attorney who understands how to protect you and your family.
Additional Practice Areas
- Adoptions, including second-parent and non-biological parent adoptions
- Mediation
- Modification of court orders
- Spousal support and alimony litigation
- Third-party visitation and grandparent rights
- Annulment
- Debt division
- Uncontested divorce
- Paternity establishment
Meet Attorney Mikye J. Miller
Mikye Miller was born and raised in Northern California and graduated from McGeorge School of Law. In the final year of law school, Mikye was awarded the Borchard Fellowship in Law and Aging and focused on grandparents’ rights—helping grandparents secure custody or visitation with their grandchildren.
That background continues to shape the firm’s work on minor guardianships and grandparent visitation in Reno and throughout Northern Nevada. MJ Miller Law puts the needs of children first and seeks collaborative resolution whenever possible, while remaining prepared to try a case when advocacy in court is required.
Client Success Stories
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Truly Cared About Me as a Client
I used Mikye Miller for legal services and was beyond pleased with my experience from start to finish. Not only was the team efficient and professional, but they were also personable. I felt as though Mikye truly cared about me as a client. In addition, Mikye and the staff at MJ Miller Law were excellent communicators during the entire process, which I greatly appreciated. Mikye was wonderful to work with and I would highly recommend MJ Miller Law to anyone in need of legal services.
~ A.C.
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They Went Above and Beyond
Mikye is an incredible family law attorney who is professional, knowledgeable, thorough, assertive, and resourceful. The team at MJ Miller Law was true to their word, went above and beyond, and negotiated a settlement that was far higher than expected. Mikye fights for their clients and their interests and does not cave when confronted by the opposing side.
~ J.A.
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Helped Us Become a Family
Mikye is not only an exceptional attorney, but also an amazing person. Throughout the years Mikye has helped us become the family that we are today. Mikye is very knowledgeable on second parent adoptions, with impeccable work ethic and attention to detail. The team at MJ Miller Law does a great job of combining compassion and advocacy for their clients. They handled our cases very well, and was always available to answer any questions. We highly recommend them for your services.
~ Stephanie and Christy W.
Family Law in Reno, NV: Common Questions
What family law cases does MJ Miller Law handle?
Divorce and legal separation, child custody, child support, minor guardianship, grandparent visitation, adoptions, mediation, modifications, alimony, third-party visitation, annulment, debt division, uncontested divorce, paternity, and LGBTQIA+ family matters.
How do Nevada judges decide custody?
The sole consideration is the best interest of the child under NRS 125C.0035. We explain those statutory factors and how they apply to your facts.
How is Nevada child support calculated?
Support is calculated under NAC 425 using both parties’ gross income. Bonuses, overtime, and later income changes can raise questions. We help you determine what counts as income.
When should a grandparent or relative seek guardianship?
When a child’s parent or parents cannot meet the child’s basic needs. A guardian temporarily steps into the parent’s role and can make decisions for the child. We also help parents petition to terminate a guardianship when they are able to resume care.
Do you represent LGBTQIA+ families?
Yes. MJ Miller Law is an LGBTQIA+ friendly firm. We handle second-parent and non-biological parent adoptions, custody and support, dissolution of marriages and domestic partnerships, legal name changes, and corrected birth certificates.
Get the Help You Need Today
Let us help you explore your next steps. MJ Miller Law is accepting new family law clients in Reno and Northern Nevada. Contact the office to request a consultation.
Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed