VLM Volume 8 Issue 2

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DOMESTIC ABUSE AND DIVORCE

HOW DOMESTIC ABUSE IMPACTS DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS IN NEVADA Writtten By Nedda Ghandi, Esq.

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s a family law attorney, there are no cases that are more heart breaking than those that involve domestic abuse. The challenges in handling these cases are significant and often require an attorney to be more readily available to their client than in other matters. What is Domestic Abuse? Domestic abuse is violence that occurs between partners or household members. It is often a pattern that develops and continues over time but can also include random incidents. It can take many forms, and is often nuanced. Some examples include:

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