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Check here for legal updates and answers to your frequently asked questions about Nevada law. Please note: the law changes regularly and this website's content may not always indicate the current state of the law. Information provided here is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. If you require legal advice, please contact The Gersten Law Firm or consult with an attorney licensed to practice in your jurisdiction.
What Is the Nevada Good Samaritan Drug Law?
December 23rd, 2021
Nevada has a statute named the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act. The law contains various provisions that protect persons who take specific actions to assist a person who may be overdosing on drugs or alcohol, including immunity for a person who seek…
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Categories: Nevada Criminal Defense
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Dissolution and Modification of Nevada Restraining Orders
December 20th, 2021
Nevada law provides for issuance of restraining orders, also called protective or protection orders, in specific circumstances, including domestic violence. In some cases, a change of circumstances that occurs after issuance of an order may justify a…
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Categories: Nevada Criminal Defense
Nevada Community Property Laws: How to Protect Separate Property in a Marriage (and Divorce)
November 10th, 2021
Under Nevada community property laws that apply to a divorce, the spouses divide all property acquired during a marriage, except for property clearly identified as separate property. Often, separate property becomes community property subject to divi…
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Categories: Nevada Family Law
Parental Kidnapping or Abduction of a Child Under NRS 200.359
October 25th, 2021
When parents share custody of a child under a court order or by law, a Nevada statute makes it a criminal offense for either parent to detain, conceal, or remove a child without written permission of the other parent. Parental kidnapping or abduction…
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Probation and Parole: Differences and Similarities
October 14th, 2021
Probation and parole are both types of conditional release following conviction of criminal charges. In some ways, they are similar — but there are also significant differences. Probation may allow you to avoid going to prison. Parole may be grante…
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Emergency Child Custody Orders in Nevada: When Can You Get One?
September 27th, 2021
Under Nevada law, judges have authority to issue many different types of court orders relating to child custody. All custody matters are subject to requirements established in state statutes. A specific law governs the authority of a court to issue a…
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Categories: Nevada Family Law
Understanding Restraining Orders in Las Vegas
September 13th, 2021
Nevada has laws that protect individuals from threats of harm in many different situations. Courts have authority to issue restraining orders — also called protection orders or protective orders — in appropriate circumstances. If you face a poten…
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Can You Get Modification of an Alimony Order in Nevada?
August 24th, 2021
When a married couple gets a divorce, the final divorce decree may include provisions for payment of alimony by one of the spouses. Under limited circumstances, the court may grant a request for modification of an alimony order at a later time. Since…
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Categories: Nevada Family Law
What Happens to Your Business in a Nevada Divorce?
August 10th, 2021
In a Nevada divorce, state community property laws apply to a business in the same way as other marital property. Complex issues may arise when a spouse owns or has an interest a business. In most situations, there are several different ways that a p…
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Categories: Nevada Family Law
Child Custody Issues in a Nevada Divorce
July 29th, 2021
When a married couple with children decide to end their relationship, they often face difficulty in resolving child custody issues in a Nevada divorce. Sometimes parents can resolve the issues and reach an agreement, which is subject to court approva…
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Categories: Nevada Family Law
