Jury Trial For Custody Case In Nevada
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When divorce and child custody cases go to trial, they're usually bench trials, i.e., a judge makes the decision. But in some states, a parent can request a jury trial for some of their issues. The judge often holds a bench trial first.
If a nonmovant shows by affidavit or declaration that, for specified reasons, it cannot present facts essential to justify its opposition, the court may: (1) defer considering the motion or deny it; (2) allow time to obtain affidavits or declarations or to take discovery; or (3) issue any other appropriate order.
Rule 11 - Signing Pleadings, Motions, and Other Papers; Representations to the Court; Sanctions (a) Signature. Every pleading, written motion, and other paper must be signed by at least one attorney of record in the attorney's name-or by a party personally if the party is unrepresented.
On any issue triable of right by a jury, a party may demand a jury trial by: (1) serving the other parties with a written demand-which may be included in a pleading-at any time after the commencement of the action and not later than the time of the entry of the order first setting the case for trial; (2) filing the ...
It is common for parents to believe that there is an age at which Nevada children can choose to stop all visitation with one of the parents. The truth of the matter, however, is that until a child turns 18 (the age of majority) they are required to follow any custody orders which the Court issues.
Character witnesses should be individuals who are familar with your family and have observed your interactions with your children. They can be family members, but non-family is best as they will not have a bias.
Any party may demand a trial by jury of any issue triable of right by a jury by (1) serving upon the other parties a demand therefor in writing at any time after the commencement of the action and not later than 10 days after the service of the last pleading directed to such issue, and (2) filing the demand as required ...
Simply having a mental illness problem, such as depression, however, does not mean that you will lose custody of your child, either physical or legal. Many people suffer from mental illness, including depression and anxiety, and are great primary caregivers and decision makers for their children.
Child custody cases where physical and/or emotional abuse to a child OR a parent has occurred are likely to go to trial as well. A finding of physical/emotional abuse has serious ramifications with respect to custody, both legal and physical.