Nevada family-law decisions, briefed for practice.

The court granted appellant's motion for voluntary dismissal pursuant to NRAP 42 and dismissed the appeal. As a consequence of the dismissal, the court vacated the portion of its January 14, 2026, order that had…

The court dismissed for lack of appellate jurisdiction. Citing Brown v. MHC Stagecoach, LLC, 129 Nev. 343, 345, 301 P.3d 850, 851 (2013), the court reiterated that it "may only consider appeals authorized by statute or…

Standard of review. The court reviews guardianship determinations for abuse of discretion, citing In re Guardianship of D.M.F., 139 Nev. 342, 348, 535 P.3d 1154, 1161 (2023), and In re Eric A.L., 123 Nev. 26, 33, 153…

The Court of Appeals reviewed the denial of a motion to modify custody without an evidentiary hearing for abuse of discretion, citing Myers v. Haskins, 138 Nev. 558, 556, 513 P.3d 527, 531 (Ct. App. 2022), and reviewed…

The court dismissed the appeal for failure to prosecute after the pro se appellant did not file a transcript request form or certificate of no transcript request, a docketing statement, or a fast track opening brief,…

The court resolved competing post-settlement motions in a pending family-law appeal. Citing NRAP 12A, the court explained that a remand during the pendency of an appeal requires an indicative ruling by the district…

The Court of Appeals reviewed the district court's denial of a motion to modify physical custody without an evidentiary hearing for abuse of discretion. Myers v. Haskins, 138 Nev. 553, 556, 513 P.3d 527, 531 (Ct. App.…

The court applied the two-prong termination framework requiring clear and convincing evidence of (1) parental fault and (2) best interest of the child. NRS 128.105(1); In re Termination of Parental Rts. as to N.J., 116…

The Court of Appeals reviewed each assignment of error under the abuse-of-discretion standard. On the motion to reopen discovery, the court applied the standard that "[d]iscovery matters are within the district court's…

The clerk's order dismisses the appeal as a sanction for noncompliance with NRAP 3(a)(2), which requires a case appeal statement to accompany a notice of appeal. After docketing on November 4, 2025, the court issued a…

The court dismissed the appeal under NRAP 3(a)(2) for failure to comply with filing-fee requirements. The opinion notes that the appeal was docketed on October 9, 2025, without payment of the requisite filing fee as…

This is a clerk's order dismissing an appeal for failure to comply with NRAP 3(d)(1), which requires that a notice of appeal be served on all parties to the district court action and "contain an acknowledgment of…

This is a clerk's order dismissing an appeal pursuant to the parties' stipulation under NRAP 42. The court stated that dismissal was ordered "Pursuant to the stipulation of the parties and cause appearing." The order…

The court applied the settled rule that appellate jurisdiction in Nevada exists only where conferred by statute or court rule, citing Brown v. MHC Stagecoach, LLC, 129 Nev. 343, 345, 301 P.3d 850, 851 (2013). It then…

The Court of Appeals reviewed the attorney fee award for abuse of discretion. Logan v. Abe, 131 Nev. 260, 266, 350 P.3d 1139, 1143 (2015). An abuse of discretion "can occur when the district court bases its decision on…

This is a procedural dismissal for failure to prosecute. The court recounts that on July 25, 2025, it issued a notice directing the pro se appellant to file and serve a transcript request form or certificate of no…

The Supreme Court entertained the original mandamus petition because placement orders are not appealable, consistent with In re Matter of J.B., 140 Nev., Adv. Op. 39, 550 P.3d 333, 337 (2024). On standing, the court…

The Court of Appeals reviewed the child support award under a mixed standard. Matters of custody and support rest in the sound discretion of the trial court and will not be disturbed absent a clear abuse of discretion,…

The Court of Appeals reviewed the relocation/custody order for abuse of discretion, citing Johnson v. Bennett, 141 Nev., Adv. Op. 35, 575 P.3d 1023, 1027 (Ct. App. 2025). An abuse of discretion occurs "when a district…

The Court of Appeals reviewed both the custody determination and the relocation ruling for abuse of discretion. Ellis v. Carucci, 123 Nev. 145, 149, 161 P.3d 239, 241 (2007); Flynn v. Flynn, 120 Nev. 436, 440, 92 P.3d…

The Court of Appeals reviewed the evidentiary ruling for an abuse of discretion, which will not be disturbed "absent a showing of palpable abuse." M.C. Multi-Fam. Dev., L.L.C. v. Crestdale Assocs., Ltd., 124 Nev. 901,…

The court dismissed for lack of appellate jurisdiction. Citing Brown v. MHC Stagecoach, LLC, 129 Nev. 343, 345, 301 P.3d 850, 851 (2013), the court reiterated that it may only consider appeals authorized by statute or…

Standard of review. Child custody and parenting-time decisions are reviewed for abuse of discretion. Ellis v. Carucci, 123 Nev. 145, 149, 161 P.3d 239, 241 (2007); Wallace v. Wallace, 112 Nev. 1015, 1019, 922 P.2d 541,…

**Standard of review.** Child custody decisions are reviewed for abuse of discretion. Ellis v. Carucci, 123 Nev. 145, 149, 161 P.3d 239, 241 (2007). Factual findings are affirmed if supported by substantial evidence —…

The Court of Appeals reviewed an initial permanent custody determination combined with a relocation request. Because no prior custody order existed, the court noted that NRS 125C.007 did not govern the petition; under…

The Court of Appeals reviewed Ronald's procedural due process arguments for plain error, citing Hamm v. Arrowcreek Homeowners' Ass'n, 124 Nev. 290, 300, 183 P.3d 895, 903 (2008), abrogated on other grounds by Saticoy…

This is a pro se appeal from a post-decree order denying modification of child custody. After docketing, the court issued a July 22, 2025 notice setting deadlines for the transcript request form or certificate of no…

The Court of Appeals reviewed the district court's grandparent visitation order under a dual standard. A district court decision regarding visitation rights is reviewed for an abuse of discretion. Ramos v. Franklin, 139…

**Standard of review.** The court reviewed the district court's alimony and community property determinations for abuse of discretion, citing Kivazi v. Etvazi, 139 Nev. 408, 411, 537 P.3d 476, 482 (Ct. App. 2023).…

The court dismissed the appeal under NRAP 31(d) based on the appellant's failure to file an opening brief or the alternative pro se informal brief. After issuing a May 2, 2025 notice setting a September 2, 2025 deadline…

The Nevada Supreme Court granted appellant's motion for voluntary dismissal under NRAP 42 and dismissed the appeal. The order is a clerk's order containing no substantive analysis, no standard of review discussion, and…

The court dismissed the appeal sua sponte for lack of appellate jurisdiction. Citing Brown v. MHC Stagecoach, LLC, 129 Nev. 343, 345, 301 P.3d 850, 851 (2013), the court reiterated that it "may only consider appeals…

The court dismissed the appeal on two independent jurisdictional/justiciability grounds. First, as to the June 18, 2024 custody order, the appeal is untimely. Notice of entry was served June 19, 2024. Jones filed a…

This is an original writ proceeding. Mandamus is available under NRS 34.160 to compel performance of a legal duty or to control an arbitrary or capricious exercise of discretion. Int'l Game Tech., Inc. v. Second Jud.…

The Court of Appeals reviewed the denial of a motion to modify physical custody without an evidentiary hearing for abuse of discretion, citing Myers v. Haskins, 138 Nev. 553, 556, 513 P.3d 527, 531 (Ct. App. 2022), and…

The Court of Appeals reviewed four issues. **Subject matter jurisdiction (UCCJEA).** The court reviewed the district court's subject matter jurisdiction determination de novo, citing Ogawa v. Ogawa, 125 Nev. 660, 667,…

The court addressed a remand motion under NRAP 12A in the context of an arguably premature appeal from a post-decree custody and support order. The procedural complication: the district court conducted an evidentiary…

The court applied the established mandamus framework. A writ of mandamus is available to compel a legally required act or to control a manifest abuse of discretion, Halverson v. Miller, 124 Nev. 484, 487, 186 P.3d 893,…

The Court of Appeals reviewed the district court's community property determinations for an abuse of discretion, citing Eivazi v. Eivazi, 139 Nev. 408, 411, 537 P.3d 476, 482 (Ct. App. 2023). Property characterizations…

The court dismissed the appeal under its authority in NRAP 3(a)(2), which provides that an appellant's failure to take any step other than the timely filing of a notice of appeal "does not affect the validity of the…

Standard of review. Custody determinations are reviewed for abuse of discretion, Ellis v. Carucci, 123 Nev. 145, 149, 161 P.3d 239, 241 (2007), and "An abuse of discretion occurs when a district court's decision is not…

Standard of review. Mandamus may issue under NRS 34.160 to compel performance of an act the law requires, and under Nev. Const. art. 6, § 4. Relief is available only where the district court "manifestly abused [its]…

**Standard of review.** The court reviewed child custody determinations, legal-custody modifications, child support decisions, and continuance rulings for abuse of discretion. *Ellis v. Carucci*, 123 Nev. 145, 149, 161…

The court dismissed for lack of appellate jurisdiction. Appellate jurisdiction in Nevada exists only where authorized by statute or court rule. Brown v. MHC Stagecoach, LLC, 129 Nev. 343, 345, 301 P.3d 850, 851 (2013).…

The Court of Appeals reviewed the custody determination for abuse of discretion, citing Ellis v. Carucci, 123 Nev. 145, 149, 161 P.3d 239, 241 (2007), and reaffirmed that factual findings supported by substantial…

The court dismissed for lack of appellate jurisdiction. Under Brown v. MHC Stagecoach, LLC, 129 Nev. 343, 345, 301 P.3d 850, 851 (2013), the Nevada Supreme Court "may only consider appeals authorized by statute or court…

**Custody — standard and framework.** The court reviewed the custody determination for abuse of discretion. Ellis v. Carucci, 123 Nev. 145, 149, 161 P.3d 239, 241 (2007). "An abuse of discretion occurs when a district…

This is an original proceeding seeking a writ of mandamus or prohibition challenging a district court custody order. The court set out the governing framework for extraordinary writ relief. A writ of mandamus is…

The court evaluated its appellate jurisdiction sua sponte. Under NRAP 3A(b)(7), an appeal lies from a final district court order pertaining to child custody, and "[a]n order will be deemed final when all pending issues…

The court raised appellate jurisdiction on its own. Reviewing the challenged order, the court determined it was a temporary custody order "subject to modification based upon a scheduled review." Citing In re Temp.…