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The Nevada Domestic Partnership Act governs all aspects of domestic partnerships in the state. The law details the requirements for registering a domestic partnership and spells out the rights and duties of the partners. Specific requirements are als… Read More

When Nevada spouses with one or more children decide to divorce, crucial issues relating to child custody and support must be resolved as part of the process. In some cases, parents can reach an agreement, which is subject to court review. If the par… Read More

Nevada courts have authority to terminate parental rights in specific circumstances. The termination of a parent’s rights may be voluntary or involuntary. In both cases, the proceeding is an extremely serious matter governed by complex laws. For a… Read More

In the State of Nevada, unmarried couples who live together do not have the same legal rights and protections as married couples or domestic partners. The state does not recognize common-law marriage, but an unmarried couple can take specific steps t… Read More

Going through a divorce can be emotionally and legally challenging. It is easy to make mistakes that have serious implications on your future if you do not get help in navigating the divorce process. In the discussion that follows, Las Vegas divorce… Read More

When parents struggle to care for a child, a grandparent who provides care for the child may wonder whether they can get legal custody of the grandchild. While Nevada state law does allow a court to award custody of a child to a grandparent, the laws… Read More

The Nevada divorce process includes the option for a married couple to file a joint petition for divorce, when specific requirements are met. A joint petition can save time and money, but there are disadvantages as well. If you are a spouse consideri… Read More

The State of Nevada requires both parents of a child under the age of 18 years to provide support for the child’s necessary needs, including health care, education, maintenance. Complex laws and regulations govern determination of the amount of sup… Read More