When Aretha Franklin died in 2018 without a legal will (intestate), she joined a remarkably long list of legendary stars, including Bob Marley, Sonny Bono and Prince, who also did the same. By simply not preparing an estate plan, she made the task of settling her affairs much more complicated and expensive for her heirs. … Read more

Divorce in the Digital Age: Be careful what you post. Social media cannot only ruin your marriage, it can ruin your divorce. Because we can, many of us share personal information about ourselves on social media and networking sites. Although you may believe you are sharing your information with one or only a few individuals … Read more

9 Noteworthy Divorce Laws in Nevada If you are seeking or going through a divorce, you have likely been inundated with advice and anecdotal accounts from friends and family. While well-intended, the information relayed to you by friends and family may not be entirely accurate or applicable to your case.  To help you sort fact … Read more

Schedule your Consultation Cannabis or Custody? Now that marijuana is legal for recreational use in Nevada, our Family Courts are likely to face tens of hundreds of cases involving parents who use marijuana and do not believe this should infringe on their custodial rights.  Courts traditionally restricted the contact between cannabis users and their children. … Read more

Alimony in Nevada In today’s changing economy, it is important to understand under what circumstances an order for alimony may be modified.  While litigants can read the law and understand it, knowing what actually happens in the courtroom is not always the same as the law. The basic concept underlying modification is that if there … Read more