Category Archives: Family Law

In Nevada, every parent, regardless of marital status, is entitled to equal rights to his or her child. This means that parents are entitled to a relationship with their children whether or not they are married. Additionally, Nevada statutes state, and the Nevada Supreme Court has upheld, that parents have a fundamental right to care …

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As many citizens know, Nevada recently enacted a law to allow for safe, regulated access to medical marijuana from businesses. This has led many people to wonder how legally obtained medical marijuana may affect child custody disputes between conflicting parents. It is important to first note that not all citizens are entitled to possess marijuana. …

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There are two ways to obtain a divorce in Nevada: Complaint for divorce Joint Petition for divorce A Complaint for a Divorce is the method used when the spouses do not agree on all issues. On the other hand, a Joint Petition for Divorce is the method used when the spouses agree on all issues. …

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