A driver who causes an accident and leaves the scene — commonly referred to as a hit-and-run accident — may face serious criminal charges under Nevada laws, particularly if the crash causes bodily injury or death. In addition to the duty to stop,… Read More

For any Nevada resident or visitor who carries a gun, understanding the state’s firearm laws is essential. As an open carry jurisdiction, Nevada generally permits carrying a gun on your person in public without the need of a permit, as long as the… Read More

Nevada statutes establish domestic partnership as an alternative to marriage for a couple seeking legal recognition of their relationship. Like marriage in Nevada, it is available to both same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples. Under Nevada law, d… Read More

Child Protective Services is a Clark County Agency that investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. In some situations, the parent of a child may make false claims to CPS in an effort to gain an advantage in a custody case. If your child’s oth… Read More

Nevada parents who share custody of a child with or without a court order need to know that the state has a parental kidnapping law that applies to many situations in which a parent takes or hides a child without the other parent’s permission. Pote… Read More

If specific requirements are met, spouses who are planning to divorce may be able to save time and money by using a simplified, expedited Nevada process for an uncontested divorce by filing a joint petition for divorce. As with any divorce proceeding… Read More

Parents who are separated or divorced often struggle to figure out what they need to do to secure child custody rights. A central presumption established by Nevada law is that in the absence of a court decision, each parent has joint legal custody an… Read More

If a DUI case involves an accident that results in a fatality, the driver may face an additional charge of vehicular homicide, DUI causing injury or death, or vehicular manslaughter. All these DUI-related charges are serious and carry additional pena… Read More