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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.
Do You Get Half of Your Spouse’s Property in a Nevada Divorce?
January 23rd, 2020
When spouses consider a divorce, division of the couple’s property and assets often is one of the most difficult issues to resolve. In Nevada, many people assume that property will be divided equally, with each spouse receiving half. That assumptio…
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Categories: Nevada Family Law
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High-Risk Protection Orders in Nevada (FAQ)
January 20th, 2020
A Nevada law providing for court-issued orders for protection against high-risk behavior went into effect on January 1, 2020. The statute, known as a “red flag” law, authorizes Nevada state courts to issue an ex parte (temporary) or extended prot…
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Nevada Background Check Act Requirements for Private Gun Sales & Transfers (Effective January 2, 2020)
January 16th, 2020
The Nevada Background Check Act, enacted into law in February 2019, went into effect on January 2, 2020. By requiring background checks for most sales and transfers of firearms between unlicensed individuals, the new law closes the gap created by the…
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Categories: Nevada Criminal Defense
Can You Get Your Las Vegas Marriage Annulled?
November 22nd, 2019
Weddings are big business in Las Vegas. Many of them are planned in advance. But others occur on the spur of the moment — and one or both new spouses wake up the next morning regretting the decision. If that happens, legal options are available to…
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Categories: Nevada Family Law
New Nevada Child Support Regulations Go Into Effect on February 1, 2020
November 20th, 2019
Nevada law imposes an obligation on the parents of a child to provide necessary support, health care, education, and maintenance. The duty exists for every child under age eighteen (18). Even if the parents agree on the amount of support, the agreeme…
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Categories: Nevada Family Law
Domestic Violence Allegations in a Child Custody Case in Las Vegas
November 19th, 2019
Charges of domestic violence often have far-reaching effects on the life of a person who is the subject of the claims. In Nevada, one area that is affected significantly is child custody. State laws require a judge to consider domestic violence alleg…
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Categories: Nevada Family Law
5 Frequently Asked Questions / FAQ: How Do You Remove a Las Vegas DUI Conviction Record?
October 3rd, 2019
Whether you live in Nevada or another state, a Las Vegas DUI conviction record — or even an arrest — can make your life difficult. Criminal records are public and available to anyone throughout the U.S. who does a background check. Your record ca…
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Categories: Nevada Criminal Defense
How To Seal a Marijuana Conviction Record Under the Nevada Second Chance Act
September 30th, 2019
Despite legalization of marijuana in Nevada as of July 1, 2017, many individuals with a conviction for possessing now-legal amounts of marijuana still face problems with employment, credit, and housing because of their existing record. A new law pass…
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Categories: Nevada Criminal Defense
New Nevada Firearm Laws For 2020: Background Checks & “Red Flag” Protection Orders
August 22nd, 2019
In the 2019 session, the legislature passed (and the Governor signed) new Nevada firearm laws that take effect in January 2020. Everyone who buys, transfers, owns, or carries a firearm should be familiar with the new statutes.
Key provisions of the n…
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Defending Against a Domestic Violence Accusation in Las Vegas
August 19th, 2019
Defending against any domestic violence accusation is essential. That is especially true because an allegation involving domestic violence can affect your life in many ways beyond the implications of a conviction (which include fines, prison time, an…
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Categories: Nevada Criminal Defense
