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PHILLIPS VS. PHILLIPS
Apr 29, 202222-13647 · 82693 · Nevada (SCOTN/COA)
Affirmed.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…
PHILLIPS VS. PHILLIPS (CHILD CUSTODY)
Apr 29, 202222-13646 · 82414 · Nevada (SCOTN/COA)
Affirmed.**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…
OCCHIUTO VS. OCCHIUTO (DIVORCE PROPERTY & ALIMONY)
Mar 25, 198197 Nev. 143, 625 P.2d 568 (1981) · 12340 · Nevada (SCOTN/COA)
Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded (dismissal of the first two causes of action reversed with leave to replead; dismissal of the third and fourth causes of action with prejudice affirmed).This appeal arose from an order dismissing, with prejudice, a post-divorce complaint pleading four causes of action. The Court (Batjer, J.) affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded. On judicial notice, the Court…
IN RE: PARENTAL RIGHTS AS TO A.D.R., J.D.R., JR.
Apr 21, 202323-12419 · 83845 · Nevada (SCOTN/COA)
Affirmed.The court reviewed an appeal from a district court order terminating parental rights. Although appellant did not directly challenge the merits, the court noted that substantial evidence supported findings of parental…
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