• What is Probation?

  December 17, 2018 by vegas west attorneys, Filed Under: Las Vegas Family Law

  Probation is a procedural option for a defendant as an alternative to being sent to jail or prison. Rather than sentence the person and ordering them to serve time, the judge may provide an opportunity for the defendant to demonstrate that they want to rehabilitate themselves. Probation results in…

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• 15th Annual State Bar of Nevada Advanced Family Law Program

  October 25, 2018 by vegas west attorneys, Filed Under: Las Vegas Family Law

  Family Law CLE inspired by the Beatles December 6, 2018 8:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. 7.0 CLE credits, 1.5 ethics credit pending 3100 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, Nevada Program and descriptions and speakers to be released within the next several weeks

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  Congratulations to Joe Riccio

  October 08, 2018 by vegas west attorneys, Filed Under: Las Vegas Family Law

  vegas west attorneys is pleased to announce that Joe Riccio was appointed to the Nevada Editorial Board for the Nevada Lawyer magazine in September 2018. Joe practices primarily in the areas of personal injury, family law, and criminal law. Joe is a partner of vegas west attorneys.

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  Grandparent Rights- It All Comes Down To The Best Interest Of The Child

  October 04, 2018 by vegas west attorneys, Filed Under: Las Vegas Family Law

  According to the United States Supreme Court, being a parent is a fundamental right. This is a long-protected right and as far back as 1923, the Court stated: “liberty” protected by the Due Process Clause includes the right of parents to “establish a home and bring up children” and…

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• Have you recently moved? Have you notified the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles?

  June 27, 2018 by vegas west attorneys, Filed Under: Las Vegas Family Law

  Nevada Revised Statute 482.385 requires all new Nevada residents to register any vehicle operated in Nevada within 30 days of becoming a resident, or when they obtain a driver’s license, whichever occurs first. Additionally, Nevada Revised Statute 483.90 mandates that all individuals notify the Department of Motor Vehicles within…

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• Marijuana Legalization and Employee Drug Testing in Nevada

  June 01, 2018 by vegas west attorneys, Filed Under: Las Vegas Family Law

  Looking for a job in Nevada? Do not be surprised if your prospective employer requires a drug test that includes a screening for marijuana use. Why would they test for a substance that is legal to consume in Nevada? Because they can. Labor law in this country is federalist…

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  WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO FILE YOUR MOTION TO ALLOW YOU TO RELOCATE WITH YOUR MINOR CHILD FROM NEVADA?

  April 19, 2018 by vegas west attorneys, Filed Under: Las Vegas Family Law

  It is early April and are you thinking of moving outside of Las Vegas, maybe to another state? Do you have school-age children that you want to take, and the other parent is staying behind? Even if the other parent doesn’t live in Las Vegas, but has legal custody…

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  Courts Decide: Dog Lives Matter

  April 18, 2018 by vegas west attorneys, Filed Under: Las Vegas Family Law

  Many police officers would say they would never want to hurt a family pet. Unfortunately, there are certain situations that place an officer in a position where he feels he has no other choice than to protect himself and shoot a dog. Most of families with dogs who are…

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• No-Fault Divorces in Nevada

  February 12, 2018 by vegas west attorneys, Filed Under: Las Vegas Family Law

  It’s an old movie trope: the mysterious private eye chasing after a married man or woman trying to “catch them in the act,” usually the act of infidelity. Not many understand where this trope comes from or why private investigators are so often connected to divorce cases. Prior to…

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• Cell Phone Use Among Children and Teens with Separated Parents

  February 09, 2018 by vegas west attorneys, Filed Under: Las Vegas Family Law

  “My ex wants to get our daughter a cell phone, but I don’t think she’s ready.” “My ex constantly calls and texts our son when he is with me, and it is affecting the quality of our time together.” “My ex won’t give me the password to our children’s…

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