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Reno Family Law Attorney

Reno Family Law & Divorce Attorney

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9.6/ 10
Trusted by Nevadan families
through divorce, custody, and
adoption since 2002.
Jessica S. Hanson-Anderson, Reno family law attorney
20+ Years Experience

About Jessica

Top-Rated Reno
Family Law Attorney

Family Law Attorneys|Mediation & Appellate

Jessica S. Hanson-Anderson is a fifth-generation Nevadan with twenty years of family-law experience — divorce, custody, support, adoption, mediation, and appellate practice. Former Chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Nevada and active volunteer lobbyist for the Nevada Justice Association.

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Trusted Family-Law Counsel

Nevada State Bar Nevada Justice Association Family Law Section, NV State Bar Junior League of Reno Reno + Sparks Chamber (Leadership Reno-Sparks)

Experienced Representation for Reno Families

Family-law cases are not transactional. The outcome shapes a child’s living arrangements, a parent’s finances, and a relationship’s resolution. Jessica’s practice is built around that weight — careful preparation, candid case assessment, and the willingness to litigate or mediate as the matter demands.

Twenty years of Nevada practice, nine years on the State Bar’s Family Law Council, and an active appellate docket — Jessica brings the bench’s perspective into every case.

Jessica Hanson-Anderson
20+ Years
20+
Years of family-law
practice in Nevada
9+
Years on Nevada
Family Law Council
2002
Admitted to
Nevada State Bar
5th
Generation
Nevadan

Our Process

Our Process for
Family Law Cases

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Strategy Consultation

Tell us briefly what’s happening — divorce, custody dispute, adoption, or anything else family-related.

The first meeting is confidential and structured. We’ll review the timeline, the legal questions, the realistic outcomes, and what each path forward (litigation, mediation, coaching) would actually involve. You leave with a clear sense of options before any commitment.

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Case Assessment

A detailed read on your matter — the facts, the law, and what’s actually at stake.

Jessica reviews documents, court filings, prior orders, and any agreements between the parties. She maps the legal questions to Nevada statutes and case law, identifies the strongest arguments and the weakest links, and gives you an honest assessment of likely outcomes.

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Filing & Pleadings

The paperwork that opens or responds to the case — drafted carefully because the framing matters.

Whether we’re filing a complaint for divorce, a custody motion, an adoption petition, or responding to opposing counsel, the initial pleadings shape how the court sees the case. We draft them with the substantive case in mind, not as boilerplate.

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Negotiation & Mediation

Most family-law cases settle. The question is whether they settle on terms that work.

We negotiate directly with opposing counsel and, when appropriate, engage in formal mediation. Our preparation gives you leverage — we can settle from strength because we’re ready to litigate if the deal doesn’t make sense.

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Discovery & Investigation

Documents, depositions, financial disclosures, and the evidence that wins or loses cases at trial.

Discovery is where most cases are actually won. Tax returns, bank records, custody journals, communications between parties — the evidence has to be gathered, organized, and ready to present. We handle this phase with the same intensity as trial.

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Trial Preparation

If the case goes to trial, every piece of evidence and every witness gets ready.

Witness preparation, exhibit organization, motion-in-limine practice, opening and closing arguments — trial preparation starts months before the hearing date. We don’t show up to family court hoping things go well; we show up ready.

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Hearing & Trial

Your day in court — handled with the experience of two decades of Nevada family-law practice.

Family-court hearings vary from short status conferences to multi-day evidentiary trials. We present your case clearly, respond to the other side’s arguments, and advocate for the outcome you came to court to get.

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Order & Enforcement

The order that formally resolves the matter — and the work that ensures it’s enforced.

Once the court enters its order, we make sure it’s properly drafted, properly filed, and properly enforced. If the other party doesn’t comply, we go back to court. The case isn’t done when the gavel falls; it’s done when the order has been carried out.

Our Services

Family Law &
Personal Matters

Family disputes are personal. The right counsel takes them seriously, prepares thoroughly, and treats every client as someone, not a case file.

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Divorce

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Child Custody

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Child Support

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Adoption

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Domestic Partnership

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Parenting Coordination

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Mediation

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Appellate Practice

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All Practice Areas

Twenty years of experience navigating Nevada family courts — for clients facing divorce, custody, and adoption. Tell us what’s happening.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About hiring a Reno family law attorney

What does a Reno family law attorney do?+

A Reno family law attorney represents Nevada families in divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, domestic partnership, mediation, and family-law appeals. Cases are typically heard in the Second Judicial District Court of Nevada (Washoe County) Family Division.

How long does a Nevada divorce take?+

An uncontested Nevada divorce can be finalized in 1–3 months once the six-week residency requirement is met. Contested divorces typically run 6–18 months depending on the complexity of custody, asset, and support disputes.

What is the residency requirement for Nevada divorce?+

Under NRS 125.020, the petitioning spouse must have been a resident of Nevada for at least six weeks before filing — one of the shortest residency requirements in the U.S.

Is Nevada a community property state?+

Yes. Under NRS Chapter 123, property and debts acquired during marriage are generally considered community property and divided equally in divorce. Separate property (pre-marital, gifts, inheritance) is traced and retained by the original owner.

How much does a Reno family law attorney cost?+

Fees depend on the matter and fee structure. Jessica offers full representation, mediation as a neutral, and limited-scope coaching sessions. Initial consultations are confidential — call 775-823-0049 to discuss.