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What Is a Nevada One-Signature Divorce?
October 11th, 2022
When a married person pursues a divorce in Nevada, the process can follow one of several different paths, depending on the circumstances between the spouses. One possibility is for a spouse to obtain a default divorce, sometimes referred to as a Neva…
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Doctrine of Teenage Discretion in a Nevada Custody Case
October 7th, 2022
In a Nevada custody case, a judge may take into account a child’s preferences concerning custody and visitation, if a child is of suitable age and maturity to express their wishes. In most cases, the court considers a child’s preferences only whe…
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Getting a Divorce in Nevada: Essential Facts
October 3rd, 2022
Although getting married in Nevada is easy, ending a marriage through a Nevada divorce is more involved. If you’re considering getting a divorce in Nevada — whether in Las Vegas or elsewhere in the state — it’s important to understand the bas…
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Grandparent Rights in Nevada
May 11th, 2022
Under Nevada statutes, a grandparent can ask a state court to address their concerns about a grandchild in limited circumstances. This article provides a summary of the applicable laws. On account of the complexity of the laws and the challenges inhe…
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5 Tips for Using Social Media During a Divorce
May 2nd, 2022
Social media posts can be used as evidence in any type of legal proceeding — including a divorce case. When you have a pending divorce case, it’s essential to use caution when posting on social media. In this blog post, Las Vegas divorce attorney…
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What Is the Difference Between Annulment and Divorce in Nevada?
April 11th, 2022
Annulment and divorce are two different legal processes that a married couple may use to end a marriage in Nevada. While divorce is a commonly used process, annulment is only available in specific limited circumstances. In this article, Las Vegas fam…
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When Can You Get an Uncontested Divorce in Las Vegas?
March 31st, 2022
Nevada has a simplified, expedited process for married couples to receive an uncontested divorce. The spouses and circumstances must meet specific criteria to be eligible for the process. If you wish to pursue an uncontested divorce in Las Vegas, con…
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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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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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