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Experienced Nevada Appellate Attorneys

Experienced Nevada Appellate Attorneys
 

Pecos Law Group has experienced Nevada Appellate lawyers to handle your Nevada Supreme Court appeals.  Not all attorneys are appeals lawyers.  Appellate representation in the Nevada Supreme Court requires specific skill and experience.  Judges are not perfect, and you are not necessarily stuck with a poor…

“36 Cents and a Gas Station Credit Card:” Financial Abuse in Intimate Partner Relationships

In June 1976, a woman wearing dark sunglasses and a blood-stained white suit checked into a Ramada Inn in Texas with nothing but, as she described, “36 cents and a gas station credit card.” That woman was Tina Turner, whose abusive relationship with Ike Turner has been well-documented. What…

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vegas east attorneys is proud to announce that Alicia Exley has received a Circle of Support Award from the Clark County Bar Association for demonstrating exceptional dedication to community service.

The Circle of Support Award was created by former Clark County Bar Association President Dara Goldsmith to signify the strength…

Why the IRS Isn’t Completely Heartless: Innocent Spouse, Separation of Liability, and Equitable Relief

It’s not uncommon in a marriage where one spouse is responsible for preparing the couple’s joint tax return and the other spouse signs off without reviewing it. After all, it’s their spouse and they’ve always done the taxes. They’re not going to do anything wrong, right?

Typically, when a married…

Online Compatibility: Not Just for Dating Anymore

Most are familiar with the online dating site Match.com, as it was launched 23 years ago. In the last two decades, this same “compatibility technology” has now expanded. To the surprise of many, the technology is now being used to place children in the foster care system with potential…

Is Divorce Contagious? Science Says, “Maybe.”

A stereotype that divorce attorneys are all too familiar with is the idea that divorce is “contagious,” and that the person who wants to get a divorce “got the idea” from a friend or relative. Divorce lawyers hear this accusation all the time from their clients, but an in-depth…

Giving Just Got Better: Using Qualified Charitable Distributions to Reduce Taxable Income

The Qualified Charitable Distribution, or QCD, has been around since 2006. Recent tax law changes make the QCD more than just a convenience; it is now a viable instrument for some people to reduce their taxable income.

Using a Qualified Charitable Distribution is a method to make a charitable gift…

The Dangers When Only One Spouse Handles Finances and Possible Solutions

Married couples in America frequently utilize a “divide and conquer” dynamic where they split up duties depending on each spouse’s strengths and weaknesses. On the surface, this might seem like an intelligent and efficient way to manage duties, but if you take a pragmatic look at the future,…

Nevada Custody Cases 101

When two parents need a custody order and are not married, certain procedural rules apply, which is why it is important to hire an attorney experienced in child custody law to handle your case. The following is a simplified, bare-bones outline of what to expect during a Nevada…

Five out of Every Thousand: Why “Child Marriage” Is Not As Uncommon In the United States As You’d Think

Five out of Every Thousand: Why “Child Marriage” Is Not As Uncommon In the United States As You’d Think
According to a report by Frontline published last year more than 200,000 minors were married in the United States between the years 2000 and 2015. The practice appears to be…