Nevada Recent Legal Answers from Lawyers

If the child support case is being handled through the Nevada Child Support Enforcement Office, any payment made outside the system (directly to you) will not automatically be credited toward his arrears. The state generally requires all payments to go through the official child support office so they can be recorded, tracked, and distributed correctly. If he owes arrears on multiple cases, the state may apply part of any lump-sum payment toward all his debts, not just yours. That’s why private side agreements can be risky—if he pays you directly, the court may still consider the arrears unpaid, and he could remain responsible for the full amount. If you both want to settle, the proper way is to contact the Nevada child support office or a family law attorney to request a formal compromise or arrears settlement. Once approved and documented, it ensures the payment is recognized and that the balance is updated in the official system. Avoid accepting a private payment unless it’s formally approved; otherwise, you could face disputes later about whether it counts toward his obligation.      ... Read More

You have a case against the Restaurant for your damages. You need to retain an attorney to represent you on contingency fee (which means you pay nothing unless you win). If you need help finding an attorney to represent you, feel free to privately reach out to one of us to find counsel for you. ... Read More

Most likely the firm will ask you to pay for the copies that you will receive and most the time it will be the same stuff you already have in your posession regarding your case. You should review the retainer agreement you signed to see what are your options. You can also use our premium consultation to get a second opinion on your case and to see if anything can be done differently or if you should be looking to work with a different firm. Second opinions are always beneficial if you want to take the chance to see if you are getting the best services. Good luck and hoping to hear from you soon. Thanks.   ... Read More

Peanut oil is not considered an allergen by the FDA because peanut proteins are removed during processing.  People with peanut allergies do not typically react to peanut oil and can usually eat food cooked in peanut oil without a problem.It's always possible that your son is a one-in-a-billion exception but, if I were you, I'd look for another allergen.  As for the restaurant, I see no viable legal cause of action based on the facts presented.  Restaurants aren't typically required to warn of allergens (although some do) although local ordinances may require it in particular towns and cities.  ... Read More

As USCIS sent you the approval notice after the time has expired of your request to stay, USCIS expects that you will leave as soon as possible. There is no grace period of time. However, no one will be coming to chase you out of the country. You should also have no problems leaving the country. The principal thing to watch out for is the unlawful presence bar under which a person who stays in the US for more than 180 days after date of expiration is generally barred from returning for three years. Applicants for timely extensions are allowed to wait in the US until the time of their adjudications, which in your case was up until October 17. October 18 would begin the counting as day 1 of the 180 days. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.... Read More

The question really is "To do what?"  If you mean are you required to have an attorney as the Petitioner in a TPO court, the answer is "no," although it is often easier and more persuasive for a lawyer to assemble and present the facts since that is what they do for a living.  If you mean to figure out what to do about other custody, visitation, support, and property rights, then the answer is probably yes, at least to consult with a qualified family law specialist to find out what your rights are and evaluate your options.  You should probably start with the detailed subject-by-subject information and materials posted on our website, and then figure out whether a consultation would assist you.... Read More

The underlying question appears to be whether you in fact gifted it to her, about which you don't say.  Presuming not, and if there are no other complications, it would seem to be your car in someone else's possession, and you should hire a repo company or tow truck.  If the facts are different, the equities would be different.... Read More

There is no law that requires a parent to leave money to their children. Parents can disinherit their children if they choose to do so. In your fact pattern, the house was in joint tenancy between the husband and the wife, and the deed always takes priority over a will. When the husband died, the wife then took total ownership of the property. If she wants to leave her property to her sister, then she can do that. However, if her sister is exercising undue influence and pressuring her to leave the property to herself, then the will can be challenged in court by your husband and his siblings.     ... Read More

You may be covered under your employers automobile liability insurance policy. You need to contact your human resources and explain what happened and ask them if you would be covered. Additionally, you may be covered under your own insurance policy if not covered under your employers insurance policy. ... Read More

The answer to most of those quetions is "maybe."  There is no requirement to do any of the things mentioned in any particular order, so it mainly depends on how well the people involved can get along.  As to how alimony and child support are determined, the rules, statutes, explanations, and calculators are posted on our Spousal Support and Child Support pages, but your best bet is a detailed consultation with a qualified family law specialist to go over your particular situation and get specific analysis and advice as to how to resolve the issues present in your case.... Read More

Obviously there is a significant back-story here, which might very well affect any recommendation of what you "should" be doing.  You should probably first review both the Child Custody and Child Support pages of our website to gain information about how the various sttutes work and will be applied, which may answer some of your other wuestions.  In any event, you should consult with a family law specialist to go over in detail the full factual and legal history, and get specific advice as to your options going forward.... Read More

You may file either a new PPA or a new non-provisional utility patent application.  You will not be able to claim the priority date of your earlier filed PPA if you file a non-provisional application. For a micro entity,  USPTO the filing fee for a PPA is $75 and the filing fees for a non-provisional utility patent application (basic application + search + examination) total $455. As the inventor, you may prepare and file your own non-provisional application.  Because patenting formalities and procedures are quite complex, pro-se applicants very rarely obtain an issued patent from their applications.  If your invention is valuable, you owe it to yourself to obtain the funds to hire a registered patent practitioner so that you have a good chance of actually obtaining an issued patent. Many patent practitioners provide a free initial consultation, and many of these will provide a firm fixed fee quote for preparing and filing your non-provisional application.  You are not limited to patent attorneys in your geographic area.  A registered patent attorney can represent a client anywhere.  Call around to find a patent attorney who can provide you with guidance. See https://oedci.uspto.gov/OEDCI/practitionerSearchEntry to search for registered patent attorneys and agents.... Read More

It is unclear what exactly is going on.  Normally, you do not present evidence withouit it first being disclosed; here, of course, you assert that the information in question is known to both sides; if you don't want to disclose the extortion material itself, simply refer to it as such, and offer to submit it under seal for "in camera" review if the court really wants to see it.  You should almost certainly consult counsel.... Read More

An inventor is entitled to a patent for their invention if the invention is new, useful and non-obvious.  Most recipes, even highly creative ones, are combinations of known ingredients using known cooking processes.  As such, when a recipe is examined for patenting, it is usually found to be "obvious".  Obviousness in patent law has a very precise meaning: it means that a person of ordinary skill in the art, having before them references to processes and components in the invention from the past, would find the combination of the processes and components in the invention to be obvious. Sometimes a totally new process applied to food can result in a non-obvious patentable invention.  Consider U.S. patent number 548,086, granted to Henry Perky in 1890 for shredded wheat cereal.  But usually a recipe, even a very great and gastronomically artistic recipe, is unpatentable because of obviousness. I suggest your friend engage a patent attorney for a short consultation (it needn't be very expensive) specific to the facts of the recipe.  Note that registration as a patent attorney is a nationwide license.  You are not limited to patent attorneys in your local area.  Your friend can contact a patent attorney anywhere for advice.... Read More

Short answer: yes.  Exactly how much depends on some facts not disclosed, but for a recap of the applicable law in Nevada, see the explanation posted at https://www.willicklawgroup.com/property-rights-and-division/.  You might want to look at the Child Custody and Child Support pages as well, and seriously consider consulting with a family law specialist to go over all potential issues and their probable outcome.... Read More

Your situation is unclear and it would be very unwise for any counsel to suggest a response without seeing the actual CPS and dismissal paperwork.  Yoiu should assemlbe all documents and schedule a consultaiton with a family law specialist to review the documents and determine yoiur precise situation.... Read More