William S. Boyd School of Law University of Nevada, Las Vegas
 


































Current Session

Effective through May 17, 2008.
There will be no classes from May 19 through May 30.

To register or for more information call:
386-1070, ext. 155

You will find a brief description to get to BSL here and click here for the map.

Paternity/Custody
Wednesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (BSL Room 101)

Open to individuals who have paternity and custody problems and who are NOT married to the other parent. Information will include matters regarding custody, child support, visitation, and relocation to another state.

Guardianship
Wednesday 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (BSL Rm. 101)*

This class is designed to assist persons with establishing a new guardianship. Covered topics include, qualifications to serve as a guardian, courtroom protocol, obtaining a hearing date and completing the Petition, Order to Issue Citations and Citations to Appear and Show Cause. The manual contains sample forms. Contested Termination of Guardianship is not covered in this class.

Small Claims
Monday 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (NLS)

Open to individuals (not businesses) with a small claims court dispute. The class is an overview of the small claims court procedure, including information on how to send a demand letter, file and serve documents, tips on how to represent yourself, and execution upon the judgment.

Bankruptcy
Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (CCLS)*. ends May 1.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (CCLS). May 6 & May 13

Discover whether bankruptcy is right for your financial crisis, or if there a less drastic alternative through credit counseling. Learn the difference between a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13 and the benefits/risks of each. Are your debts dischargeable? What personal property can you keep if you file a Bankruptcy Petition? This class provides a general overview of Bankruptcy law and sample forms.

Family Law
Saturday (Law) 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (BSL Rm. 117)*
Saturday (Forms) 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (BSL Rm. 117)*
Friday (Spanish) 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CCLS)*

This class is designed to assist persons in understanding basic legal forms and the family court process.  Attendees will learn about joint petitions, the proper way to complete an individual or joint petition and the process for filing forms, as well as mediation process.


* (BSL) The William S. Boyd School of Law is located on the UNLV campus, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas.

* (CCLS) Clark County Legal Services is located at 800 South Eighth Street, Las Vegas

* (NLS) Nevada Legal Services is located at 530 South Sixth Street

* (FC) Family Court is located at 601 N. Pecos at Bonanza, Dept. A.

 

 

 


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