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By a 7-2 decision, in Trinity Lutheran Church v. Comer, the U.S. Supreme Court recently held that a state agency cannot deny an otherwise available public benefit to a church merely because of its religious status. The Nevada Supreme Court will soon be hearing oral argument on a similar church and state issue. Back in September 2016, a Clark County…
Each party, as a matter of right in a divorce action, is entitled to change the judge assigned to a case by filing what is called a “peremptory challenge.” It must be filed for any reason, within a specific time frame, at a cost of $450.00. Generally, each party may exercise only one such challenge. The reasons why a party,…
The attorneys at the Pecos Law Group have prevailed in their attempts to ensure that parents, regardless of sex and marital status, have a fair opportunity to participate in the naming of their children. In the case, Petit v. Adrianzen, 133 Nev. Adv. Op. 15 (2017), recently published by the Nevada Supreme Court, the parents had agreed to the child’s…
The “Owner” Mentality v. The “Employee” Mentality Every business is comprised of two general types of mentalities: The owner mentality and the employee mentality. Every business needs both to operate in the short term and prosper in the long term. Not every employee has an “employee mentality” and not every owner has an “owner’s mentality.” A business will thrive…
Nevada Supreme Court Publishes Opinion on Pecos Law Group’s Successful Appeal in Same-Sex Paternity and Equitable Adoption Case The Nevada Supreme Court has issued a published decision in Nguyen v. Boynes, 133 Nev. Op. 32 (June 22, 2017), agreeing with Pecos Law Group’s argument that the doctrine of equitable adoption applies to same-sex parents. The doctrine of equitable adoption…
Property Equalization Payments May Be Limited In Marital Settlement Agreements Individuals going through a divorce should be informed of the tax implications of a divorce, particularly in property equalization. Per 26 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) § 1.1041-1T, if a transfer of property is due to a divorce and between spouses, generally no tax gain or loss is recognized on…
Pecos Law Group is pleased to announce that Jack W. Fleeman has been named as a partner. Since joining Pecos Law Group in 2014, Mr. Fleeman has become a Certified Family Law Specialist in the state of Nevada; has been named as a Super Lawyers Mountain States Rising Star (2016 and 2017); has been appointed hearing master pro tempore for…
Nevada’s child support statute allows the court to deviate from the statutory formula for certain enumerated reasons; one of which being “Any other necessary expenses for the benefit of the child.” These statutes were designed to produce child support orders “adequate to the child’s needs” and “fair to both parents[.]” Automobile insurance, which is required by law, may be…
Many professional athletes have no idea what they are going to do with their lives after their career is over. While some have their “celebrity” as value that may enable them to earn a living, many have nothing. This makes financial planning, and even marriage planning, critical for athletes with a limited career. The average National Football League career is…
Pecos Law Group is pleased to announce that Attorney Shann D. Winesett is now certified as a Family Law Specialist with the State Bar of Nevada. Mr. Winesett joins a small group of Nevada attorneys who has met the qualifications for family law specialization and passed the exam. Mr. Winesett represents clients in all forms of domestic relations matters, including…