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I am dealing with a situation where the family court has entered a judgment for the division of several joint accounts, but the defendant has delayed execution and transferred the joint assets. The defendant's appeal has been dismissed, and there is a motion without progress. Currently,... View More 
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answered on Mar 13, 2025
A lis pendens (or "notice of pending litigation") is typically used in real estate disputes to provide public notice that a legal claim is affecting a property. In Nevada, a lis pendens is generally limited to cases involving title or interest in real property and may not apply directly... View More
I was convicted of a domestic violence charge in 2013 that I did not commit. There were no witnesses, statements, or evidence against me; my mother, who was drinking at the time, called the police. I accepted the charge to get out of jail and have since avoided visiting my mother to prevent further... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2025
Clearing or removing a prior conviction—especially a domestic violence conviction—in Nevada generally involves a formal legal process such as expungement, record sealing, or seeking a pardon. Nevada law does allow for sealing certain criminal records after meeting specific conditions, which... View More
I recently discovered a minor discrepancy in my divorce documents. My last name is printed with an apostrophe on the divorce decree, while it does not appear on the marriage certificate. I noticed this a few days ago but haven't encountered any issues because of it over the years. I... View More
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answered on Mar 3, 2025
A minor discrepancy, such as an apostrophe appearing differently in your name between the divorce decree and the marriage certificate, typically would not invalidate your divorce decree, especially if you've had no practical issues related to it over the years. Courts generally recognize that... View More
Does he still have to sign over his rights if he’s not on the birth certificate? The baby will be born in Las Vegas,Nevada
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answered on Feb 24, 2025
In Nevada, if the biological father is not listed on the birth certificate, he is not automatically recognized as the legal father. However, if he wants to formally relinquish his parental rights, he may still need to go through legal proceedings, especially if you or someone else (such as an... View More
Can criminal charges be filed against me for accepting 50% to be refunded to the ex?
Do I owe her the 50% that wasn’t refunded to her?
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answered on Jan 31, 2025
Whether criminal charges could be filed against you for requesting and receiving a partial refund depends on several factors, including intent, agreements between you and your ex, and how the refund was processed. However, here are some key legal considerations:
1. Was It Fraudulent?... View More
i am in a custody battle. parenting alienation. now i am charged with domestic violence (false claims) i was assaulted first with a bloody mouth. and I was seen trying to deflect her blows which appeared to be me hitting her. a restraining order was filed. my childs mother alleges she is scared of... View More
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answered on Jan 31, 2025
This is a complex legal situation involving custody, parental alienation, false allegations of domestic violence, and a restraining order. Given the high stakes, you should consult an experienced family law attorney and possibly a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. However, here are... View More
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answered on Jan 31, 2025
In California, a Power of Attorney (POA) can generally be revoked at any time as long as the principal (the person who created it) is mentally competent. While knowing the creation date can be helpful, it is not always required to revoke a POA.
To revoke a POA, you should:
Draft a... View More
I filed the motion after a job change and it was completed in court without opposition. After being laid off, I filed another motion to reduce child support, but the plaintiff filed a counter motion accusing me of intentionally being underemployed and is now calling into question the circumstances... View More
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answered on Jan 31, 2025
In Nevada family law, while finalized motions typically cannot be re-litigated, child support is always modifiable based on changed circumstances. Here’s how it applies to your situation:
1. Can a Prior Child Support Motion Be Revisited?
If your first motion was properly... View More
My grandmother recently passed away and myself and father are co-executors of her estate and trust. I live out of state and my father is trying to execute without acknowledging me as his co-executor and not being up front about what he is doing. I am Looking for an attorney to represent me as a... View More
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answered on Jan 13, 2025
It’s crucial to consult with an attorney to address this matter effectively. Being a co-executor gives you specific rights and responsibilities, and an attorney can ensure that your role is acknowledged and that the estate is managed properly according to the terms of the trust and state laws.... View More
How can I challenge the legality of the adoption of my son?
Which was finalized in Washoe County without proper notice or due process, despite my role as his primary caregiver?
How can I seek to vacate the adoption order based on procedural irregularities, fraud, and... View More
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answered on Dec 9, 2024
Legal issues surround challenging the legitimacy of your son's adoption particularly in light of allegations of fraud, deception, lack of appropriate notice, and violations of due process rights. To properly negotiate this process, one need speak with a Nevada family law attorney versed in... View More
if i pay what i own child support will they remove my name from denial list , or i must pay both alimony and child support,
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answered on Nov 25, 2024
Usually, it is advisable to pay off the child support debt in case your application for a passport is denied due to arrears of child support. This will help to have your name deleted from the list of persons denied a passport. The United States Department of State says those who are in arrears on... View More
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answered on Nov 25, 2024
Every case is unique; so, it is advisable to seek legal advice to know how child support rules apply to your particular circumstances. Generally speaking, coordination among the several states participating in collecting child support for the same case guarantees proper direction of payments.... View More
Father is pending trial, and step mom he seeked visitation with the children. Bio mom’s lawyer is requesting a subpoena for Bio dad’s criminal discovery. Is this allowed, or is this protected information? Step mom cannot see the discovery as she’s a potential witness in the criminal case.
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answered on Nov 14, 2024
In Nevada, whether a family law attorney can request pending criminal discovery for use in a family law trial depends on several factors, and there are limitations and protections surrounding criminal discovery that may apply. Here's a breakdown:
1. Family Law and Criminal Law... View More
He is refusing to let them talk to me
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answered on Nov 14, 2024
In situations where you are providing the cell phones for your 14-year-old twins and the other parent (in this case, the father) is preventing them from communicating with you, it can be a complicated issue. Here are some key points to consider:
1. Legal Custody and Communication Rights:... View More
I only recently found that I had issues. I never even noticed that the order didn't list their names until this last year when I needed to renew my children's passports. The order was from 2012 and I had renewed before with no issues using the same Custody Order from the court. I had... View More
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
In your case, since the original custody order from 2012 refers to "the children" without listing their names, and this is causing issues with renewing passports and obtaining a psych evaluation for your daughter, you may need to have the custody order modified to explicitly list the... View More
a judge reversed DETRs decision to deny me benefits and on the last day for the lawyers representing DETR to file any paperwork they filed for a motion to amend judgement and it was granted and the judge sent it back to DETR for review and instead of reviewing the case as directed by the judge DETR... View More
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
Based on your description, it sounds like there may have been a procedural mishandling of your case by DETR, especially if they failed to follow the judge's direction and this resulted in financial loss. You may have grounds for an appeal, particularly if the judge was not informed of the... View More
Hello. I have another year left on the restraining order against my ex for online harassment granted by the state of California. In the past year I've moved to Nevada and the online harassment has recently started again. Does my restraining order hold any weight in the state of Nevada? Can I... View More
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
Every case is unique, hence in situations like this—where you have a restraining order granted in California and have subsequently relocated to Nevada—it is advisable to seek advice from an attorney conversant with both Nevada and California law. These are some general rules:
Applying a... View More
I want to find out if I have s bench warrant and that i called the court where I think it was at and they have no record of me and it had a friend call and they put her through to the district attorney and he said he didnt have anything on me and I want to know if that means I dont have a bench... View More
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
Every case is unique, thus in circumstances like this—where you are attempting to find out whether you have a bench warrant for skipping a court date—you need be sure to speak with an attorney for your particular case. Here are some broad ideas for thought:
Getting in touch with the... View More
Generalized US Constitutional question.
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
The quick response is no; the U.S. Constitution does not officially acknowledge either the Democratic National Committee (DNC) or the Republican National Committee (RNC). As the U.S. Constitution was drafted before political parties as we know them existed, it makes no reference whatsoever of... View More
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answered on Oct 3, 2024
Every circumstance is unique, thus even if you're worried about being charged storage costs and having a lien placed on your car while on federal jury service, you should see an attorney to evaluate the particular facts of your case. Still, these are some broad issues:
Mechanic shops... View More
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