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0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Nevada on
Q: 11/19/24 Does a Reserve Assessment require a membership vote from its HOA.?

Our HOA Board and Management co attempted to levy a Special Assessment ,of $800 on our HOA and we said no you can not do that without a 51% approval from the membership, so they changed the name Special Assessment to a Reserve Assessment which they say does NOT require a vote by the membership/... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Nevada on
Q: Opposition reasons, and or codes for denial of attorney costs? Las Vegas , NV

Other party has requested attorney fees to be awarded, and we are not even to trial yet. I have offered multiple times to mediate. They want me to pay for both this case and a different case for mother and father. (Mine is 3rd party.) I do not have income, as I have just been released from workers... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Nevada on
Q: I resigned last week . HR wants me to write and submit why I think my former boss hates me . Should I ?
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answered on Nov 18, 2024

HR is concerned you will file suit and will use your statement against you.

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Nevada on
Q: Hi I pawned my PlayStation 5 to a pawn shop for 180 dollars I told the worker I have 5 or 6 games

On the hard drive He knew about them and told me they don't count or add in the games. The games come to roughly $350 that even if they sell the PlayStation to somebody else they're still getting the games. I feel I got ripped off and the guy knew about it

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Nevada on
Q: Can I get a restraining order or protecting order on my CRAZY abusive ex to STOP trying to contact me. MORE BELOW. HELP

Hello my question is CAN I put a restraining order or protecting order again my crazy abusive ex that I haven't been with now for 6 year's. I'VE BLOCKED HIM ON LITERALLY EVERYTHING.... He somehow STILL FINDS A WAY TO KEEP A CONNECTION with me and I've TOLD HIM MANY TIME'S... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Civil Rights for Nevada on
Q: denied court ordered contact with son Order made in Churchill, child lives with dad in Clark I am in Washoe What to do?

I believe there has been abuse of judicial discretion in Churchill County order awarding father sole custody and moving my son to Las Vegas. time for appeal long gone,I have lost all contact with my son the phone was disconnected and i cannot sign into Our Family Wizard. I now live in Washoe... View More

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answered on Nov 14, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about the challenging situation you’re facing with your son. Given the complexity of custody orders, particularly those involving multiple jurisdictions, it’s crucial to understand the legal remedies that may be available to you and why consulting an attorney is... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Nevada on
Q: If a parent leaves a 12 year old child in a home for 4days alone while the parent is out of the state, is that neglect ?
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answered on Nov 14, 2024

Leaving a 12-year-old child alone for four days while the parent is out of state could potentially be considered neglect, depending on the circumstances and the laws in the relevant jurisdiction. Child neglect laws vary by state, but they generally require that children be adequately supervised... View More

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI, Animal / Dog Law and Civil Rights for Nevada on
Q: Can I sue if I was arrested on bogus charges of dui. Never did a breath test ,I wasnt in the van , it was shut off .

I was outside of van,checking on my dogs&out of gas. A cop arrested me for dui dragged to to hospital to get blood taken&to jail.I lost my female dog&her puppies due to pound bullying me,.Just recently I was arrested on a warrant for that charge.While arrested they took my 2boy dogs to... View More

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answered on Nov 14, 2024

Thank you for sharing your situation. Legal challenges like these can be deeply distressing, and navigating them alone can feel overwhelming. Here’s an overview of potential legal claims and why consulting an attorney can make a substantial difference in your case.

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1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Nevada on
Q: Can you answer animal cruelty laws?

If so my neighbor said he's going to trap some cats i had at the time and let us know because they were nice cats but later told us he shot them. Is the anything I could do because now he and I both have severe mouse problems.

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answered on Nov 14, 2024

Yes, I can provide an overview of animal cruelty laws and possible steps you might take.

Overview of Animal Cruelty Laws

In most states, animal cruelty laws prohibit harming or killing animals without a justified reason. Shooting or otherwise harming an animal, even if it's a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice for Nevada on
Q: 1TSR ,Arthritic shoulder. Imeddiate pain post surgery. Several calls to surgeon and was told it was frozen. Unable to

Xrays abductly. Ordered CAT scan took 2 months for scan and immediate call from Surgeons

assistant. Told Sub tend was completly detached. I went to another surgeon' and had a reversal shoulder surgery .

Surgeon found Irreparable atrophyed and nerve damaged to the sub... View More

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answered on Nov 14, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about what you've experienced, especially considering the impact on your career and daily life. It sounds like you may have grounds to pursue a medical malpractice claim based on what you’ve described. Here’s an overview of potential claims and steps you could... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Nevada on
Q: I was self evicted by the apartment complex and arrested and went to jail and charges were dropped .what can I do

I subleased and the leaser moved and I stayed and the landlord changed locks on me do I have rights

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Nevada on
Q: I’m a roommate but I’m not on the lease at all do I have to pay for last months rent or can I just leave?

I’m not on the lease in any shape or form I just pay for one room but now I’m considering moving out because of an altercation with my roommate my roommate is the one with their name on the lease. I’m wondering if I can just leave because I’m not at all on the lease or a sub lease of any I... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Nevada on
Q: My husband owes about $4000 in arrears her in NV. His ex wife wants to forgive them. How would he move forward with that

He now has guardianship over his 22 year old disabled daughter. The child support was transferred from Indiana to Nevada.

Philip Spradling
Philip Spradling
answered on Nov 8, 2024

How to forgive child support arrears?

The right way: the parties should enter file a stipulation in whatever court the child support was ordered. In Nevada, the stipulation should state that the obligation has been satisfied, and the means by which it has been satisfied. If the...
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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Nevada on
Q: Can a family attorney request pending criminal discovery, to use in a family law trial? Nevada

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.

Philip Spradling
Philip Spradling
answered on Nov 8, 2024

Normally yes, a family attorney can requesting pending criminal discovery. Criminal discovery is not protected from discovery in family law cases.

If there is some reason that a party should not receive discovery, then you need to request a protective order. Or, if a subpoena has...
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0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for Nevada on
Q: My special needs child was abandoned at a medical facility by a group home. Can I take them to court for accountability?

My special needs son was possibly injured and was taken to a medical facility where his group home custody personnel abandoned him at the facilty under instruction of the supervisor.

0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law, Wrongful Death, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Nevada on
Q: If ur arrested and animals go to pound. Ur told animals are OK for 2 months . And after a month of being incarcerated

Find out they killed dogs for no good reason that don't add up in nevada. Can i sue for the pain lose hurt emotional distress and such

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Nevada on
Q: My daughter was assaulted at school by a student who was let into a locked classroom she did not belong in. Can I sue?

I have a video which shows the assault

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 19, 2024

A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It's possible you could, based on theories involving negligent security, among others. You could reach out to Nevada attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult. I'm sorry this happened to your... View More

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