Divorce, Custody, Paternity, Visitation, Child Support, and other Family Law matters
Certified Parenting Coordinator
Bar Membership
State Bar of Nevada
Education
Juris Doctor from William S. Boyd School of Law
UCLA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Minor in Asian American Studies
Experience
Divorce and Custody Cases
Paternity Cases
Divorce Trial
Child Custody/Support Evidentiary Hearings
Child Support Hearings
Settlement Conferences
Negotiations
Mediation
Motion Hearings
Out-of-State Clients
Draft Stipulations and Orders
Draft Decrees, including retirement benefits
Visitation and Parenting Agreements
Name Change
Disestablishment of Paternity
Discovery
Attorney Fees
Additional Languages
Tagalog/Pilipino
Spanish
Biography Maricar (Rica) grew up in Los Angeles and is a former elementary-school teacher. During law school, she was an extern for the Eighth Judicial District Family Court. She is well-recognized in the community as a founding member of Bamboo Bridges, a local nonprofit organization. She was the Chair of the Public Information Committee of the Nevada Council for the Prevention of Domestic Violence from 2014-2015 and is currently a member of the Asian Bar Association of Las Vegas (ABALV).
Rica serves as an Alternate Hearing Master for TPO Court and was trained as a Pro Tem Hearing Master to hear child support cases. She has been invited to talk about her profession at several symposiums throughout Clark County, from UNLV to Nevada State College, addressing topics such as Work-Life Balance, Small Firm Practice, Cultural Competency, and Leadership Qualities/Success Tips. In her spare time, she loves to dance.
Divorce, Child Custody and Visitation, Spousal Support, Annulment, Protective Orders, and Domestic Relations
Certified Parenting Coordinator
Bar Membership
State Bar of Nevada
Education
Juris Doctor from William S. Boyd School of Law
Humboldt State University
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Trained Mediator, Institute for the Study of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Experience
Trial/Litigation
Child Custody/Support Evidentiary Hearings
Settlement Conferences
Negotiations
Mediation
Temporary Protective Orders
Motions to Reduce Child Support Arrears to Judgment
Motions for Temporary Orders for Custody, Visitation, Child Support, and Spousal Support
Motion to Change Custody
Annulment
Posthumous Establishment of Paternity
International Client
Post-divorce Motions
Prove-up Hearings
Protective Order Hearings
Attorney Fees
Biography Giovanni was born and raised in Huntington Beach, California. During law school, he worked with the Immigrant Workers Citizenship Project and traveled to Nicaragua for a class on mediation and domestic violence. He was an extern for the Las Vegas City Attorney's Office--in both the civil and criminal division. In 2014, he was chosen to be a Hearing Officer for the City of Henderson. In 2015, he facilitated a communication workshop for a national nonprofit organization.
Giovanni has served as a volunteer judge for Clark County's Truancy Diversion Program. He is also a trained Parenting Coordinator. When not working, Giovanni enjoys hiking, running, and camping. He values his time with his family as he helps raise three children--a 17-year-old, a 13-year-old, and a 10-year-old.
