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How common is domestic violence in Nevada?

By Kainen Law Group |

Domestic violence is a problem throughout our country. The true reach of the problem may not be fully understood, though, as many victims do not report abuse. Below are some domestic violence statistics for the state of Nevada for 2015. — There were 41,413 reported victims of domestic violence. While females accounted for most… Read More »

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University of Nevada hosts important domestic violence training

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Reno Police Services at the University of Nevada joined forces with the Reno Police Department and other groups to offer a three-day training program on Domestic Violence this week. According to the director of the University of Nevada police, the training had the goal of giving professionals a better understanding of the dynamics and… Read More »

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Do you know how to protect your pet from domestic abuse?

By Kainen Law Group |

If you have been a victim of domestic abuse, you already know how frightening it can be. It’s certain that you would never want to subject a beloved pet to your abuser’s violence. All too often, batterers target their victims’ pets with episodes of cruelty and abuse. Some abusers use these tactics as a… Read More »

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Man facing murder charges for suicide of partner

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A man is facing depraved heart murder charges stemming from the December 2015 suicide of his partner. Prosecutors say that the 34-year-old man drove the woman to kill herself after approximately a decade of physical and emotional abuse. This particular charge doesn’t require prosecutors to prove that the accused intended to kill the victim…. Read More »

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Undocumented status keeps many abuse victims silent

By Kainen Law Group |

Domestic abusers use a number of methods to control their victims and keep them in their abusive relationships. Many victims, particularly women, are financially dependent on the husband or boyfriend who’s abusing them. Some fear that if they report the abuse, they will be separated from their children or that those children, other family… Read More »

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Friend of Amber Heard supports her in abuse claims

By Kainen Law Group |

Readers of this blog are probably familiar with the recent scandal pertaining to actress Amber Heard and her husband Johnny Depp. The scandal erupted following Heard’s claims that she was domestically abused by Depp while he was intoxicated. A close friend of Heard — who called 911 for Heard — recently told reporters what… Read More »

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‘Saved by the Bell’ actress files for divorce in Las Vegas

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Readers of this blog in Las Vegas might not remember the name Lark Voorhies, but this actress became famous as a young woman in the television series “Saved by the Bell.” The now-42-year-old actress recently filed for divorce only six months after marrying Jimmy Green in Las Vegas. Court documents related to the divorce… Read More »

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Family law cases in Nevada

By Kainen Law Group |

Helping to facilitate the peaceful resolution of conflict while ensuring that a client’s legal rights are protected is a family attorney’s job, but this can be challenging when — in the family law context — disagreements can seem like matters of life and death. For this reason, family law attorneys need to use diplomacy… Read More »

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Former Cleveland Browns quarterback indicted

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A grand jury in Texas has indicted Johnny Manziel, a former quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. The indictment is for an assault charge related to family violence. The alleged victim in the case is a former girlfriend of the Heisman Trophy winner. The assault allegedly occurred on Jan. 30 in Dallas, Texas. The woman… Read More »

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When divorce involves domestic violence allegations

By Kainen Law Group |

Domestic violence can involve a wide variety of relationships and people. It can happen between married parents, fathers and offspring, mothers and children, adult children and elderly parents, and in dating relationships. Because October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it’s an excellent time to make readers aware that a skilled, experienced Las Vegas family… Read More »

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