Five SCT Published: In the Matter of the Parental Rights as to R.A.S., In the Matter of H.B., III., CCSD v. Dist. Court (Sharp), In the Matter of Children N.D., G.D., and M.D., and Gill
1. In the Matter of the Parental Rights as to R.A.S., 141 Nev ___, ___ P.3d ___ (Adv. Op. No. 20, April 24, 2025) Shianna G. and Logan S. had a child, R.A.S., in 2018. In late 2019, while struggling with substance abuse, Shianna temporarily left the child with...
New Cases Added to MLAW: Five SCT Published: Martinez, In Re: Matter of N.R.R. and N.I.R., Walker, Nester, and In Re: Matter of A.T.
1. Martinez v. Martinez, 140 Nev _____, _____ P.3d _____ (Adv. Op., No. 73, November 27, 2024) Jennifer and Paul Martinez divorced in California in 2015. Jennifer was awarded primary physical custody, and Paul—who had previously suffered seizures and memory...
New Cases Added to MLAW: Five SCT Published: Destin, In the Matter of the Parental Rights as to S.A.T., Oshiro, CCSD v. Dist. Court (Angalia B.)(AO 11); and CCSD v. Dist. Court (Angalia B.) (AO 48)
1. Destin v. Dist. Court (Handwerker-Lamaster), 141 Nev ___, ___ P.3d ___ (Adv. Op. 42, August. 28, 2025) A.R., a newborn, was removed from her parents in 2022 due to neglect and abuse, and DFS initially placed her with her paternal aunt, Mary Handwerker-LaMaster,...
New Cases Added to MLAW: 5 COA Unpublished: Hurd, Rappa, Rowland, Miller, and Schaefer
1. Hurd v. Opipari, No. 89932-COA, Order Affirming in Part, Reversing in Part and Remanding (Unpublished Disposition, January 30, 2026) Kymberlie Hurd and Mario Opipari, parents of a minor child with Down syndrome, engaged in custody litigation beginning in 2021....
New Cases Added to MLAW: 5 COA Unpublished: Mead, Cornwall, Tavares, Bruchu, and Sovey
1. Mead v. Mead, No. 90450-COA, Order of Affirmance (Unpublished Disposition, December 23, 2025) Kathryn and Brian divorced in 2007 and share three children, with only R.M. remaining a minor until he turned 18 in January 2025 and graduated from high school that...
New Cases Added to MLAW: 5 COA Unpublished: Martinelli, Vasquez, Jr., Yang, Ruvalcaba, and Hudspeth
1. Martinelli v. Lucero Del Real, No. 88908-COA, Order of Affirmance (Unpublished Disposition, December 9, 2025) Michael Thomas Martinelli and Michelle Lucero Del Real were in a romantic relationship beginning in 2013, shortly after Del Real’s son was born....
New Cases Added to MLAW: 5 COA Unpublished: Rendon, Peralta, Sabo, Goldstein, and Lopez, Jr.
1. Rendon v. Garcia F/K/A Rendon, No. 89514-COA, Order of Affirmance (Unpublished Disposition, November 20, 2025) Arturo Rendon and Lea Garcia were married in 2012. They share one child together. They divorced in 2021 pursuant to a joint petition granting joint...
New Cases Added to MLAW: 5 COA Unpublished: Sotelo, Antwann B., Jensen, Groves, and Elder
1. Sotelo v. Sotelo, No. 88638-COA, Order Affirming in Part, Reversing in Part and Remanding (Unpublished Disposition, September 30, 2025) Paulina and Randy Sotelo married in 1997 and share three children (two minors at the time of trial). They purchased the...
New Cases Added to MLAW: 5 COA Unpublished: Rowan, Sheets, Smith, Spiranskaya, and Larson
1. Rowan v. Walker F/K/A Rowan, No. 87590-COA, Order of Reversal and Remand (Unpublished Disposition, September 11, 2025) Christopher Rowan and Heather Walker married in 2004. They divorced in June 2021 under a stipulated decree requiring Rowan to pay child support...
New Cases Added to MLAW: 5 COA Unpublished: Dos Santos, Fassari, Grigalanz, Jasso-Martinez, and Likua
1. Dos Santos v. Dreibelbis, No. 89249-COA, Order of Reversal and Remand (Unpublished Disposition, September 16, 2025) Maria Rosa Dos Santos (Argentinian, expired U.S. visa) and Mark Vincent Dreibelbis (U.S. citizen, Nevada real estate agent) met via a dating app...
New Cases Added to MLAW: 5 COA Unpublished: Fisher, Curreri, Cooper, Alcala, and Bruchu
Fisher v. Eleventh Judicial District Court (Hon. Jim Shirley, Judge), and Beatriz Wing, Real Party in Interest, No. 91183-COA, Order Denying Petition (Unpublished Disposition, September 4, 2025) Steven A. Fisher appealed a divorce decree and the denial of his...
New Cases Added to MLAW: 5 COA Unpublished: Schmidt, Davis, Neyman, Duran, and Ortiz
Schmidt v. Fay, No. 87592-COA, Order of Affirmance (Unpublished Disposition, August 12, 2025) Allison Schmidt and Erland Fay were married in 2019 and share one child, born in 2018. Schmidt filed for divorce in 2022, seeking child support arrears, reimbursement for...
New Cases Added to MLAW: 3 COA Unpublished: Tyler, Jeffery, Venetian Casino Resort, LLC, Shellmire, and Mendenhall
1. Tyler v. The Second Judicial District Court, and Arevalo Tyler, Real Party in Interest, No. 90986-COA, Order Denying Petition (Unpublished Disposition, July 23, 2025) Tyler filed a motion to recuse the district court judge, which was denied. He also sought a...
New Cases Added to MLAW: Five COA Unpublished: Conte, Sorget, Polk, Posey, and Anderson-Alexander
1. Conte v. Conte, No. 87945-COA, Order Reversing Judgement, Vacating Sanctions Award, and Remanding (Unpublished Disposition, June 25, 2025) Jesusa and Wayne divorced in 2012 after a long-term marriage. Wayne was ordered to pay Jesusa $1,000/month in alimony for...
New Cases Added to MLAW: Five COA Unpublished: Sovey, Bell, Fisher, Probst, and Norman
1. Sovey (F/K/A Herrick-Sovey) v. The Second Judicial District Court (Robb), and Samantha Herrick, No. 90747-COA, Order Denying Emergency Petition (Unpublished Disposition, June 16, 2025) Sovey filed an emergency petition for a writ of mandamus seeking to...
New Cases Added to MLAW: five COA Unpublished: Einiger, Lopez, Arevalo, Loomis, and Harris
1. Kenneth Einiger v. The Eighth Judicial District Court (Hon. Bill Henderson), No. 90055-COA, Order Granting Petition for Writ of Mandamus (Unpublished Disposition, May 22, 2025) Kenneth and Kimberly divorced in 2014 under a stipulated decree requiring Kenneth to...
New Cases Added to MLAW: five COA Unpublished: Herrmann, Guardianship of C.T.F., Rodriguez, Gibson, and Ho
1. Herrmann v. Herrmann, No. 88635-COA, Order of Affirmance (Unpublished Disposition, Sept. 20, 2024) Jeremy and Kelly divorced in Nevada in 2022. Kelly was awarded sole legal and primary physical custody of their two minor children. After the divorce, Kelly moved...
New Cases Added to MLAW: four COA Unpublished: Tyler, White, Rosser, and Sovey
1. Tyler v. Tyler, No. 87916-COA, Order of Reversal and Remand (Unpublished Disposition, March 18, 2025) Jefferson and Lara are divorced parents of two children. In January 2023, they stipulated to joint custody and agreed on child support terms: Lara would pay...