Nevada family-law decisions, briefed for practice.

The Court of Appeals reviewed the child custody determination for an abuse of discretion, citing Ellis v. Carucci, 123 Nev. 145, 149, 161 P.3d 239, 241 (2007), while noting that deference does not extend to findings so…

The appeal concerns the preclusive effect of a stipulated divorce decree on a pending motion to modify child custody. The decree awarded joint legal and physical custody but included language stating: "[t]he parties…

Constitutional issues received de novo review. Jackson v. State, 128 Nev. 598, 603, 291 P.3d 1274, 1277 (2012). The court rejected Ali's facial challenge to NRS 125C.0035, reasoning that fit parents have equal…

Constitutional issues are reviewed de novo. Jackson v. State, 128 Nev. 598, 603, 291 P.3d 1274, 1277 (2012). The court held that the constitutional challenge to NRS 125C.0035 fails because, between two fit parents, the…

Constitutional review was de novo under Jackson v. State, 128 Nev. 598, 603, 291 P.3d 1274, 1277 (2012). The court rejected Ali's facial challenge to NRS 125C.0035, relying on Rico v. Rodriguez, 121 Nev. 695, 704, 120…

The court conducted a sua sponte jurisdictional review under NRAP 3(g) and identified a timing defect under NRAP 4(a). Citing AA Primo Builders v. Washington, 126 Nev. 578, 245 P.3d 1190 (2010), the court treated…

The court conducted a sua sponte jurisdictional review under NRAP 3(g) and concluded that the order designated in the notice of appeal - an order denying a motion to enforce or for an order to show cause regarding…

The court reviewed the custody order for abuse of discretion under Wallace v. Wallace, 112 Nev. 1015, 1019, 922 P.2d 541, 543 (1996), and reviewed factual findings for substantial evidence under Ellis v. Carucci, 123…

**Standard of review.** The court reviewed the child custody order for abuse of discretion, leaving factual findings undisturbed if supported by substantial evidence. Wallace v. Wallace, 112 Nev. 1015, 1019, 922 P.2d…

The Court of Appeals reviewed the district court's custodial determination for abuse of discretion, noting that custody determinations will not be disturbed absent a clear abuse of discretion, but that the district…

This is an order dismissing an appeal from a district court order denying a motion to modify child custody. The Court of Appeals had previously issued, on March 23, 2022, an order directing the appellant to show cause…

The Court of Appeals reviewed the district court's relocation decision for abuse of discretion. Pelkola v. Pelkola, 137 Nev., Adv. Op. 24, 487 P.3d 807, 809 (2021); Flynn v. Flynn, 120 Nev. 436, 440, 92 P.3d 1224, 1229…

The court dismissed the appeal under NRAP 3(a)(2) for failure to pay the filing fee required by NRAP 3(e). After docketing on March 30, 2022, the court issued a notice requiring payment within 7 days or, alternatively,…

Standard of review: District courts have "broad discretionary powers in determining questions of child custody," and the appellate court "will not disturb the trial court's determinations absent a clear abuse of…

The Court of Appeals reviewed the custody determination for an abuse of discretion, noting that "the district court must have reached its conclusions for the appropriate reasons." Ellis v. Carweci, 123 Nev. 145, 149,…

The court dismissed for lack of appellate jurisdiction on two independent grounds. As to the order modifying custody: notice of entry was served by mail on February 3, 2022, making the notice of appeal due in the…

**Standard of review.** The court reviewed the admissibility-of-hearsay ruling for abuse of discretion, citing In re Termination of Parental Rights as to N.J., 116 Nev. 790, 804, 8 P.3d 126, 135 (2000). It reviewed the…

The Court of Appeals reviewed the custody modification under the abuse-of-discretion standard, noting that a district court has "broad discretionary powers to determine child custody matters" and that its determinations…

Standard of review: The court reviews a district court's child custody decisions for an abuse of discretion, and the decision must be supported by substantial evidence, "evidence that a reasonable person may accept as…

The Court of Appeals construes NRS 125C.007(1)(b) - the "best interests of the child" provision in Nevada's three-part threshold relocation test - and resolves two issues: (1) whether and how the NRS 125C.0035(4)…

The court conducted a sua sponte jurisdictional review of a pro se appeal from a family court order clarifying a hearing master's recommendation and adjudicating contempt for nonpayment of child support. The threshold…

Standard of review: A motion to set aside a default judgment "is addressed largely to the sound discretion of the court, and will not be disturbed on review unless there has been an abuse of discretion." Cicerchia v.…

The Court of Appeals resolved the appeal on procedural grounds, declining to reach the merits of the remaining arguments beyond the first issue. The court identified two procedural defects. First, the district court…

The Court of Appeals reviewed the district court's child custody decision for an abuse of discretion, citing Ellis v. Carucci, 123 Nev. 145, 149, 161 P.3d 239, 241 (2007). Factual findings are affirmed if supported by…

The Court of Appeals reviewed the district court's custody determination for an abuse of discretion, citing Rivero v. Rivero, 125 Nev. 410, 428, 216 P.3d 213, 226 (2009), overruled on other grounds by Romano v. Romano,…

The court dismissed the appeal under NRAP 3(a)(2) for failure to comply with the filing-fee requirement of NRAP 3(e). After docketing on January 4, 2022, the court issued a notice giving appellant 14 days to pay the fee…

The Court of Appeals reviewed a child custody decision for abuse of discretion, affirming district court determinations if supported by substantial evidence — evidence a reasonable person may accept as adequate to…

The Court of Appeals reviewed the child custody decision for an abuse of discretion under Ellis v. Carucci, 123 Nev. 145, 149, 161 P.3d 239, 241 (2007), and reviewed the failure to conduct an evidentiary hearing for an…

The Court of Appeals reviewed the district court's custody decision for an abuse of discretion. See Ellis v. Carucci, 123 Nev. 145, 149, 161 P.3d 239, 241 (2007). The court restated the governing framework for motions…

The court granted appellant's motion for voluntary dismissal pursuant to NRAP 42(b) and dismissed the appeal. No substantive issues were addressed, and no precedent is announced. The order is signed by the Clerk of the…

The court reviewed both subject-matter jurisdiction and statutory interpretation de novo, citing Ogawa v. Ogawa, 125 Nev. 660, 667, 221 P.3d 699, 704 (2009), and Young v. Nev. Gaming Control Bd., 136 Nev. 584, 586, 473…

Standard of review: Statutory interpretation is reviewed de novo. Young v. Nev. Gaming Control Bd., 136 Nev., Adv. Op. 66, 473 P.3d 1034, 1036 (2020). The court applies plain-meaning analysis absent ambiguity or absurd…

The Court reviewed the district court's interpretation of NRS 3.2203(3)(b) de novo. Amaya v. Guerrero Rivera, 135 Nev. 208, 210, 444 P.3d 450, 452 (2019). Under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(27)(J) and NRS 3.2203, a state juvenile…

The court reviewed de novo the interpretation of 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(27)(J) and NRS 3.2203, citing Int'l Game Tech., Inc. v. Second Judicial Dist. Court, 124 Nev. 193, 198, 179 P.3d 556, 559 (2008). The opinion describes…

Standard of review. Child custody decisions are reviewed for abuse of discretion, and a district court abuses its discretion when its decision is not supported by substantial evidence or is clearly erroneous. Sims v.…

Standard of review: Evidentiary rulings on motions in limine and child-custody determinations are reviewed for abuse of discretion. State ex rel. Dep't of Highways v. Nev. Aggregates & Asphalt Co., 92 Nev. 370, 376, 551…

The Court reviewed the district court's best-interest determination for clear abuse of discretion. Mack v. Ashlock, 112 Nev. 1062, 1065, 921 P.2d 1258, 1261 (1996). It identified three independent abuses of discretion.…

The court reviewed the district court's evidentiary rulings for abuse of discretion, but reviewed legal interpretations of the evidence code de novo, citing Davis v. Beling, 128 Nev. 301, 311, 278 P.3d 501, 508 (2012).…

Standard of review. Child custody and visitation determinations are reviewed for abuse of discretion, and the district court's findings must be supported by substantial evidence - "evidence that a reasonable person may…

Standard of review. The Court reviewed application of the equitable adoption doctrine de novo as a question of law, citing Rennels v. Rennels, 127 Nev. 564, 569, 257 P.3d 396, 399 (2011). It reviewed the parentage…

The Court of Appeals addressed the proper procedure for resolving a dispute over an ambiguous term in an agreement-based divorce decree governing custody. Threshold characterization: clarification vs. modification.…

The Nevada Supreme Court reviewed UCCJEA jurisdictional questions de novo where the underlying facts are undisputed, citing Friedman v. Eighth Judicial Dist. Court, 127 Nev. 842, 847, 264 P.3d 1161, 1165 (2011). The…

The court reviewed the district court's denial of modification under an abuse of discretion standard. See Ellis v. Carucci, 123 Nev. 145, 149, 161 P.3d 239, 241 (2007). The opinion situates the analysis at the…

Standard of review: Contempt orders are normally reviewed for abuse of discretion, In re Water Rights of the Humboldt River, 118 Nev. 901, 907, 59 P.3d 1226, 1230 (2002), but constitutional issues are reviewed de novo,…

Standard of review: Child custody determinations are reviewed for abuse of discretion. Wallace v. Wallace, 112 Nev. 1015, 1019, 922 P.2d 541, 543 (1996). Jurisdiction over non-party custodians. The Court extended its…

Standard of review: The district court has "broad discretionary power" in determining child custody, including visitation, Hayes v. Gallacher, 115 Nev. 1, 4, 972 P.2d 1138, 1140 (1999); Wallace v. Wallace, 112 Nev.…

Standard of review: Custody decisions are reviewed for abuse of discretion. Wallace v. Wallace, 112 Nev. 1015, 1019, 922 P.2d 541, 543 (1996). Purely legal questions are reviewed de novo. Rennels v. Rennels, 127 Nev.…

Standard of review. The court reviews custody decisions, including visitation schedules, for an abuse of discretion, Rivero v. Rivero, 125 Nev. 410, 428, 216 P.3d 218, 226 (2009); Wallace v. Wallace, 112 Nev. 1015,…

The en banc court, per Becker, C.J., addressed whether NRS 125C.200 applies to parties who share joint physical custody. The court reviewed the question de novo, noting that "Statutory interpretation is a question of…