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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.
Relocating a Child Subject to a Custody Order
September 10th, 2020
There are many common reasons why a parent may want to change residence and relocate with a child. With the economic changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, there is an increased incidence of employment-related reasons — and other new reasons…
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Categories: Nevada Family Law
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Police Searches in Las Vegas: Know Your Rights
September 3rd, 2020
You can protect your important legal rights by knowing the basic rules that apply to police searches. Evidence seized in law enforcement searches is a primary resource that prosecutors use in attempting to show the commission of a crime. On account o…
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Categories: Nevada Criminal Defense
Did You Get a Traffic or Speeding Ticket in Las Vegas? Here’s What You Should Do.
July 15th, 2020
Judging by the number of recent speeding violations and other traffic offenses in Las Vegas, the exuberance of residents and visitors over the casino reopenings translated into more impatient and aggressive driving habits. One local traffic safety of…
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Categories: Nevada Criminal Defense
Benefits of Sealing a Criminal Record in Nevada
June 25th, 2020
If you have a criminal record, it is publicly available and can negatively impact many aspects of your life, including employment and housing. Fortunately, Nevada has laws that enable many people to ask a court to seal their records. The statutes and…
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Categories: Nevada Criminal Defense
Modification of a Child Support Order in Las Vegas
June 18th, 2020
If you are affected by unemployment due to the coronavirus Covid-19, you may wonder whether that change means you can adjust a child support obligation. You also may have other reasons for wanting to change the child support you pay or receive.
In Ne…
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Categories: Nevada Family Law
New Bail Process Standards for Las Vegas Courts Under a Recent Nevada Supreme Court Decision
June 11th, 2020
In most cases, a person charged with a criminal offense in Las Vegas can post bail to stay out of prison between arrest and future court dates. While Nevada statutes govern the bail process, a recent Nevada Supreme Court decision added constitutional…
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Categories: Nevada Criminal Defense
What Happens to Your Child Support Obligation If You’re in Prison?
May 21st, 2020
If you serve six (6) months or more in prison, you may ask a Nevada court review to your child support obligation during incarceration and on release. New state child support regulations have specific provisions governing review and adjustment of chi…
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Categories: Nevada Family Law
3 Guidelines to Follow If You’re Arrested in Las Vegas
May 14th, 2020
Even with the Covid-19 stay-at-home order in effect, Las Vegas Metro Police officers are still making arrests at a steady pace. Reports indicate a surprisingly high number of DUI arrests, as well as an increase in arrests for robbery and assault, inc…
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Categories: Nevada Criminal Defense
Can You Face Conspiracy Charges in Nevada Even If You Don’t Commit a Crime?
April 16th, 2020
In Las Vegas, the criminal offense of conspiracy may be charged under either Nevada state law or federal law. In both cases, a conspiracy charge alleges an agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime. State law requires only the agreement…
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Categories: Nevada Criminal Defense
Do You Owe Child Support If You’re Unemployed? (Effect of Unemployment on New Child Support Orders or Modification of Existing Child Support Orders)
April 9th, 2020
The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic poses especially difficult personal financial challenges for the millions of people who have lost their jobs, including many individuals here in Las Vegas. Whether unemployment occurs because of Covid-19 or for oth…
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Categories: Nevada Family Law
