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Pecos Law Group February 2020 Blog
BY: PecosLawGroup DATE: January 30, 2020 0 CommentsARE PROCEEDS FROM A PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENT COMMUNITY PROPERTY?
Nevada Revised Statute 123.130 defines separate property as all property owned before marriage, and that acquired by the spouse afterwards by gift, devise, descent or by an award for personal injury damages, including rents, issues and profits. NRS 123.130(1) and (2)….
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Parental Communication: Different Options for Parents
BY: PecosLawGroup DATE: December 30, 2019 0 CommentsParental communication is one of the most pressing issues many family law attorneys encounter in child custody cases. It is understandable that individuals going through a break-up would have a difficult time communicating effectively and civilly. Luckily, with recent increases in technology, there are apps available to encourage and…
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The Financial Impact of Christmas
BY: PecosLawGroup DATE: December 23, 2019 0 CommentsFor most of those people around the world who celebrate Christmas, the holiday is synonymous with gifts, both giving and receiving. As the vast majority of gifts are purchased, the impact of Christmas spending on a nation’s economy is profound. Approximately 70% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of…
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Pecos Law Group January 2020 Blog
BY: PecosLawGroup DATE: December 20, 2019 0 CommentsMoving Children out of State in Nevada (custody relocations)
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Before the district court considers a motion to relocate, the requesting parent must show a good faith basis for the move. Where the parents have equal custody rights to their child, and the requesting parent is able to show a good… -
Custody Litigation Involving Gender-Diverse Children
BY: PecosLawGroup DATE: November 25, 2019 0 CommentsA custody case out of Texas has made headlines recently after Senator Ted Cruz called a Dallas mother’s support of her child’s gender identity “abuse,” prompting more than 2,000 parents and pro-LGBTQ advocates to repudiate the comments.
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Case law involving the parenting of gender-diverse children is limited and has evolved… -
State Bar of Nevada Annual Advance CLE Program
BY: PecosLawGroup DATE: November 20, 2019 0 CommentsOn December 5, 2019, State Bar of Nevada will hold its annual Advance Family Law Continuing Education program. Topics include: “Everything a Family Law Firm Should Know About Employment Law but Probably Doesn’t; “Family Court Essentials of Blockchain and Bitcoin;” “How Legalized Marijuana is Impacting Custody Litigation. Other topics…
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Pecos Law Group December 2019 Blog
BY: PecosLawGroup DATE: November 15, 2019 0 CommentsIn Nevada all is Community Property Until Divorce
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In Nevada, all income acquired during marriage is community income. NRS 123.220. In fact, “the wages of either spouse during marriage are considered to be community funds regardless of which spouse earns the greater income or which spouse supports the community.” Norwest… -
Should Each Party in a Divorce Action Have His or Her Own Attorney
BY: PecosLawGroup DATE: November 08, 2019 0 CommentsAn attorney should not attempt to represent both parties in a divorce action. An attorney may accept the parties’ assurances that they desire no adversity or that there is substantial agreement concerning the manner of termination. Experience has shown, however, that if there is any considerable property or minor…
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Pecos Law Group November 2019 Blog
BY: PecosLawGroup DATE: October 30, 2019 0 CommentsDivorce in Nevada: Custody Law
Physical and legal custody involved separate legal rights and control distinct factual scenarios. In determining both types of custody, the “sole consideration is the best interest of the child.” Parents are encouraged to cooperate and negotiate a custodial arrangement for their children before going to…
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“Our Money:” When Couples Commingle Finances
BY: PecosLawGroup DATE: October 28, 2019 0 CommentsIn an episode of the television show Portlandia entitled “Sharing Finances,” the unemployed Doug and his breadwinner girlfriend Claire decide to open a joint bank account after the idea is propositioned marriage-proposal-style. Things go downhill, however, when a charismatic salesman talks Doug into splurging on a hot tub, and…
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