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Jack W. Fleeman Named Partner at Pecos Law Group

Pecos Law Group is pleased to announce that Jack W. Fleeman has been named as a partner.   Since joining Pecos Law Group in 2014, Mr. Fleeman has become a Certified Family Law Specialist in the state of Nevada; has been named as a Super Lawyers Mountain States Rising Star…

Jack W. Fleeman Named Partner at Pecos Law Group

Pecos Law Group is pleased to announce that Jack W. Fleeman has been named as a partner.   Since joining Pecos Law Group in 2014, Mr. Fleeman has become a Certified Family Law Specialist in the state of Nevada; has been named as a Super Lawyers Mountain States Rising Star…

Both Parents Should Share the Cost of their Children’s Car Insurance?

Nevada’s child support statute allows the court to deviate from the statutory formula for certain enumerated reasons; one of which being “Any other necessary expenses for the benefit of the child.” These statutes were designed to produce child support orders “adequate to the child’s needs” and “fair to both…

Unique Challenges in Preparing Prenuptial Agreement For Professional Athletes

Many professional athletes have no idea what they are going to do with their lives after their career is over.  While some have their “celebrity” as value that may enable them to earn a living, many have nothing.  This makes financial planning, and even marriage planning, critical for athletes…

Shann D. Winesett Becomes Certified Family Law Specialist

Pecos Law Group is pleased to announce that Attorney Shann D. Winesett is now certified as a Family Law Specialist with the State Bar of Nevada. Mr. Winesett joins a small group of Nevada attorneys who has met the qualifications for family law specialization and passed the exam.

Mr….

Social Security Benefits and Divorce

Divorcing parties often asked about Social Security benefits when they are divorcing.  It is important to for divorcing parties to understand the Social Security is federal law, which preempts state law.  In states like Nevada, which presumes property acquired during marriage is “community property, this is not accurate with…

Can we file paperwork ourselves?

One of the common questions asked by people who are either involved in litigation or anticipate they will be involved in litigation is “Can we file the paperwork ourselves?” The short answer to that question is YES.   It is not, however, recommended unless your divorce…

Withdraw Funds From Your 401(k) Without Penalty

We are offering a relatively new legal service that may be of interest to your clients. Because of the early withdrawal penalty, retirement funds can, at times, become trapped in an under-performing 401(k).  In such cases, an intra-marriage qualified domestic relations order can be used to remove the funds…

Alimony and Retirement

Divorcing later in life has unique challenges, including retirement. At what age may a divorcing party retire?  Does a party want to retire for the sole purpose of not paying the other spouse alimony?  Does the party plan to go back to work after the divorce?  Did the parties…

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Featured Question: How Do I Save Money On My Las Vegas Divorce?

A common question we would often receive when representing clients would concern saving money during the course of your Las Vegas Divorce. Often times the mood and flow of your divorce can be an emotional rollercoaster as each…