Can Legal Use of Marijuana Affect Your Child Custody Rights in Nevada?
March 10th, 2025
Since recreational use of marijuana became legal in Nevada in 2017, parents in a custody dispute sometimes wonder if legal use of marijuana by a parent can affect the outcome of a child custody case. While there are no specific rules or laws about le…
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Categories: Nevada Family Law
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What Is the Difference Between Separate and Community Property in a Nevada Divorce Settlement?
February 19th, 2025
When a Nevada couple divorces, child custody and property division are the two issues most likely to cause disputes that the court needs to resolve. In property distribution, a confusing issue is the difference between separate and community property…
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Can a Child Testify in a Nevada Custody Case?
February 10th, 2025
Parents involved in a child custody court action often ask whether a child can testify in the case. In Nevada, complex state laws and court rules apply to child witness testimony. While the judge may permit a child to testify in some situations, ther…
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Defending Against Battery Domestic Violence Charges in Nevada
January 27th, 2025
The offense of battery domestic violence — often referred to as BDV — is a serious matter in Nevada. As either a misdemeanor or felony, a BDV conviction on your record has significant implications in addition to the criminal penalties. If you fac…
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Categories: Nevada Criminal Defense
Understanding Nevada DUI Charges for Prescription Medicine Use
January 10th, 2025
If you take prescription medication that interferes with your ability to drive a vehicle safely, you can be charged with DUI under Nevada law. Having a legal doctor’s prescription does not protect you from the consequences of taking the prescriptio…
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What Are the Charges for Leaving the Scene of an Accident in Nevada?
December 26th, 2024
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,…
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Categories: Nevada Criminal Defense
Nevada Has Open Carry Laws for Firearms. What Does That Mean?
December 10th, 2024
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…
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Categories: Nevada Criminal Defense
What Is a Domestic Partnership in Nevada?
November 22nd, 2024
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…
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Categories: Nevada Family Law
Should You Worry About a False Report to Child Protective Services?
November 11th, 2024
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…
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Categories: Nevada Family Law
Understanding the Criminal Offense of Parental Kidnapping in Nevada
October 24th, 2024
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…
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