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Combined Case Information: 86396 & 86396-COA
Short Caption:BACKMAN VS. GELBMANCourt:Supreme Court & Court of Appeals
Related Case(s):86396-COA, 88482, 88482-COA
Lower Court Case(s):Washoe Co. - Second Judicial District - FV1400503Classification:Civil Appeal - Family Law - Other
Disqualifications:Case Status:Remittitur Issued/Case Closed
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Docket Entries
DateTypeDescriptionPending?Document
04/13/2023Filing FeeAppeal Filing Fee Waived. In Forma Pauperis. (SC)
04/13/2023Notice of Appeal DocumentsFiled Notice of Appeal/Proper Person. Appeal docketed in the Supreme Court this day. (SC)23-11368
04/13/2023Notice/OutgoingIssued Notice Regarding Deadlines. (SC)23-11370
04/24/2023Order/ProceduralFiled Order Regarding Pro Bono Counsel and Directing Transmission of Record. This case is hereby referred to the program established by the Pro Bono Committee to evaluate whether appellant and respondent can benefit from the program. Notice of appearances due: 60 days. The briefing schedule in this appeal shall be suspended pending further order of this court. District Court record due: 30 days. (SC)23-12618
04/28/2023Record on Appeal DocumentsFiled Record on Appeal - VOL 1. (SC)23-13410
04/28/2023Record on Appeal DocumentsFiled Record on Appeal - VOL 2. (SC)23-13412
04/28/2023Record on Appeal DocumentsFiled Record on Appeal - VOL 3. (SC)23-13413
04/28/2023Record on Appeal DocumentsFiled Record on Appeal - VOL 4. (SC)23-13414
04/28/2023Record on Appeal DocumentsFiled Record on Appeal - VOL 5. (SC)23-13416
04/28/2023Record on Appeal DocumentsFiled Record on Appeal - VOL 6. (SC)23-13417
04/28/2023Record on Appeal DocumentsFiled Record on Appeal - VOL 7. (SC)23-13418
04/28/2023Record on Appeal DocumentsFiled Record on Appeal - VOL 8. (SC)23-13419
04/28/2023Record on Appeal DocumentsFiled Record on Appeal - VOL 10. (SC)23-13420
04/28/2023Record on Appeal DocumentsFiled Record on Appeal - VOL 9. (SC)23-13421
04/28/2023Record on Appeal DocumentsFiled Record on Appeal - VOL 11. (SC)23-13422
05/02/2023Record on Appeal DocumentsFiled District Court Documents. Document: (SEALED) Volume 12 of RECORD ON APPEAL. Added to Record on Appeal as Volume 12. (SC)
06/23/2023Notice/IncomingFiled Notice of Appearance of Pro Bono Counsel (Chad Aronson as counsel for the Respondent). (SC)23-19993
06/23/2023Notice/IncomingFiled Notice of Appearance of Pro Bono Counsel (Emily Ellis, Emily Dyer, Chelsee Jensen and William Nobriga as counsel for the Appellant). (SC).23-20008
06/23/2023Notice/IncomingFiled Appellant's Errata to Notice of Appearance of Pro Bono Counsel (Certificate of Service). (SC)23-20024
07/05/2023Order/ProceduralFiled Order Reinstating Briefing. Attorneys Emily A. Ellis, Emily L. Dyer, Chelsee C. Jensen, and William D. Nobriga have now filed a notice of appearance as appellant's pro bono counsel, and attorney Chad R. Aronson has filed a notice of appearance as respondent's pro bono counsel. Accordingly, this court sets forth the following schedule for the requesting of transcripts and briefing in this appeal. Appellant's transcript request form and docketing statement due: 14 days. Opening brief due: 90 days. (SC)23-21353
07/18/2023Transcript RequestFiled Appellant's Request for Transcript of Proceedings. Transcripts requested: 4/24/2014, 9/11/2014, 12/8/2014, 3/21/2019, 1/15/2020, 3/18/2020, 5/5//2020, 5/12/2020, 10/26/2022, 12/7/2022, and 3/8/2023. To Court Reporters: Lori Urmston, Julie Kernan, and Brandi Smith. Request for Transcripts for Pro Bono Appeal. (SC)23-23014
07/19/2023Docketing StatementFiled Appellant's Docketing Statement. (SC)23-23163
07/28/2023MotionFiled Appellant's Unopposed Motion for Limited Transmission of Sealed Volume 12 of the Record on Appeal to Counsel of Record on Appeal. (SC)23-24248
08/25/2023Order/ProceduralFiled Order Denying Motion. Counsel asserts that neither he nor pro bono counsel for respondent have been able to obtain copies of the sealed volume of the record on appeal from the clerk of this court or the district court clerk. Counsel requests that this court either direct its clerk's office to provide counsel with a copy of the sealed record or direct the district court clerk's office to provide a copy. This court does not provide parties with copies of sealed district court records; parties must obtain copies of sealed records from the district court clerk's office that maintains the records. Accordingly, the motion to direct this court's clerk's office to provide a copy of the sealed record is denied. This court is not convinced that an order directing the district court clerk to provide a copy of the sealed record is appropriately entered as the result of a motion. Therefore, the motion to direct the district court clerk's office to provide a copy of the sealed records is denied at this time. (SC)23-27877
09/08/2023MotionFiled Appellant's Motion for the Preparation of Transcripts at County Expense (REJECTED PER NOTICE FILED ON 9/11/2023). (SC)
09/11/2023MotionFiled Appellant's Stipulation to Extend Briefing Schedule. (SC)23-29568
09/11/2023Notice/OutgoingIssued Notice of Rejection of Filed Document. (SC)23-29588
09/11/2023MotionFiled Appellant's Motion for the Preparation of Transcripts at County Expense. (SC)23-29699
09/15/2023Order/ProceduralFiled Order Regarding briefing and Transcripts. The parties' stipulation for an extension of time to file briefs in this matter is approved to the following extent. Appellant shall have until November 2, 2023, to file and serve the opening brief. Pro bono counsel for appellant has filed a motion for the preparation of transcripts at county expense. The motion is granted to the following extent.Transcripts of the proceedings conducted on April 24, 2014, September 11, 2014, December 8, 2014, March 21, 2019, January 15, 2020, March 18, 2020, May 5, 2020, May 12, 2020, October 26, 2022, December 7, 2022, and March 8, 2023, shall be prepared at the expense of the county, at the reduced rate set by the county, pursuant to NRS 12.015(3). (SC)23-30218
10/09/2023TranscriptFiled Notice from Court Reporter. Lori Urmston, stating that the requested transcripts were delivered. Dates of transcripts: May 5, 2023.(SC)23-32893
10/09/2023TranscriptFiled Notice from Court Reporter. Lori Urmston, stating that the requested transcripts were delivered. Dates of transcripts: May 5, 2020.(DUPLICATE)(SC)23-32894
10/13/2023TranscriptFiled Notice from Court Reporter. Brandi Ann Smith, stating that the requested transcripts were delivered. Dates of transcripts: 10/26/2022 (SC)23-33533
10/13/2023TranscriptFiled Notice from Court Reporter. Brandi Ann Vianney, stating that the requested transcripts were delivered. Dates of transcripts: 12/7/2022(SC)23-33534
10/13/2023TranscriptFiled Notice from Court Reporter. Brandi Ann Vianney, stating that the requested transcripts were delivered. Dates of transcripts: 03-08-23 (SC)23-33536
10/16/2023MotionFiled Motion to Extend Time Deadline to File Opening Brief (First Request)(SC)23-33725
11/03/2023Order/ProceduralFiled Order Regarding Transcript Request Form and Granting Motion. Appellant's pro bono counsel has filed a motion for an extension of time to file the opening brief. In support of the motion, counsel asserts that only four of the transcripts that this court ordered to be prepared at county expense have been prepared and provided. Review of the transcript request form appellant filed in the district court on July 18, 2023, reveals that it does not contain a certification that the transcripts were ordered and there is no indication the form was served on a court reporter or recorder. Accordingly, appellant shall have 14 days from the date of this order to serve and file, in this court, an amened transcript request form that fully complies with NRAP 9(a)(3)(C). To the extent no responsible court reporter or recorder is identified in the district court minutes and appellant is unsure to whom to address the transcript request form, appellant should contact the district court clerk for assistance. The motion for an extension of time is granted. Appellant shall have until January 8, 2024, to file and serve the opening brief and any appendix. (SC)23-35908
11/17/2023Transcript RequestFiled Amended Request for Transcripts for Pro Bono Appeal. Transcripts requested: 04-24-2014; 09-14-2022; 12-08-2014; 03-21-2019; 01-15-2020; 03-18-2020; 05-12-2020; 10-26-2022;12-07-2022; 03-08-2023; To Court Reporter: Lesley Clarkson.(SC)23-37581
12/08/2023Letter/IncomingFiled Letter from Chelsee C. Jensen, Esq. requesting user profile and court records with the Nevada Supreme Court to be updated to reflect current association with Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP and disassociation from Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie, LLP.(SC)23-39922
01/08/2024BriefFiled Appellant's Opening Brief(SC)24-00812
01/08/2024AppendixFiled Joint Appendix (SC)24-00813
01/08/2024AppendixFiled Joint Appendix - Volume 1 (SC)24-00814
01/08/2024AppendixFiled Joint Appendix - Volume 1 (SC)24-00815
01/08/2024AppendixFiled Joint Appendix - Volume 2 (SC)24-00816
01/08/2024AppendixFiled Joint Appendix - Volume 3 (SC)24-00817
01/08/2024AppendixFiled Joint Appendix - Volume 4 (SC)24-00818
01/08/2024AppendixFiled Joint Appendix - Volume 5 (SC)24-00819
01/08/2024AppendixFiled Joint Appendix - Volume 6 (SC)24-00820
01/08/2024AppendixFiled Joint Appendix - Volume 7 (SC)24-00821
01/08/2024AppendixFiled Joint Appendix - Volume 8 (SC)24-00822
01/08/2024AppendixFiled Joint Appendix - Volume 9 (SC)24-00823
01/08/2024AppendixFiled Joint Appendix - Volume 10 (SC)24-00824
01/08/2024AppendixFiled Joint Appendix - Volume 11 (SC)24-00825
01/08/2024AppendixFiled Joint Appendix - Volume 12 (SC)24-00826
01/18/2024Order/Clerk'sFiled Order Granting Extension Per Telephonic Request. Respondent's answering brief due: February 21, 2024. (SC)24-02005
02/14/2024MotionFiled Respondent's Motion to Extend Deadline to File Answering Brief(SC)24-05620
02/21/2024MotionFiled Appellant's Response to Motion to Extend Deadline to File Answering Brief(SC)24-06267
02/26/2024MotionFiled Respondent's Reply in Support of Motion to Extend Deadline to File Answering Brief (SC)24-06855
03/01/2024Order/ProceduralFiled Order Granting Motion in Part. Respondent has filed a motion for a second extension of time (60 days) to file the answering brief. In support of the motion, respondent asserts a forthcoming decision in a related custody case could render this appeal moot. Appellant opposes the motion and respondent has filed a reply. Respondent fails to demonstrate extraordinary and compelling circumstances in support of the requested extension of time. In particular, respondent does not demonstrate that any forthcoming custody decision would render this appeal from an order regarding child support moot. Nevertheless, because appellant does not oppose a 30-day extension of time, and an extension of time is necessary, the motion is granted to the following extent. Respondent shall have 30 days from the date of this order to file and serve the answering brief. (SC)24-07578
03/19/2024MotionFiled Respondent's Motion to Dismiss Appeal (SC)24-09772
03/26/2024MotionFiled Appellant's Opposition to Respondent's Motion to Dismiss Appeal(SC)24-10817
03/27/2024BriefFiled Reply Brief (REJECTED PER NOTICE ISSUED ON 03-28-24)(No notice of appearance for Nathanael R. Rulis)(SC)
03/28/2024Notice/OutgoingIssued Notice of Rejection - No Notice of Appearance for Nathanael R. Rulis(SC)24-11068
03/28/2024Notice/IncomingFiled Respondent's Notice of Appearance of Pro Bono Counsel(Nathaneal Rulis for Respondent Daniel Gelbman) (SC)24-11094
03/28/2024MotionFiled Filed Respondent's Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss Appeal (SC)24-11095
04/01/2024MotionFiled Motion to Strike Reply Brief or, in the Alternative, Motion to File Sur-Reply(SC)24-11430
04/01/2024BriefFiled Respondent's Answering Brief (REJECTED PER NOTICE ISSUED ON 04-02-2024(Appendix attached to Brief)SC)
04/02/2024Notice/OutgoingIssued Notice of Rejection of Deficient Brief. Corrected Answering Brief due: 5 days.(SC)24-11598
04/02/2024BriefFiled Respondent's Answering Brief(SC)24-11611
04/02/2024AppendixFiled Supplemental Appendix (SC)24-11612
04/03/2024MotionFiled Respondent's Response to Motion to Strike Reply Brief or , In the Alternative, Motion to File Sur-Reply(SC)24-11827
04/08/2024MotionFiled Filed Appellant's Reply in Support of Motion to Strike Reply Brief or, in the Alternative, Motion to File Sur-Reply(SC)24-12216
04/09/2024Order/ProceduralFiled Order Granting Motion. Appellant has filed a motion to strike respondent's reply in support of his motion to dismiss this appeal or, alternatively, for leave to file a sur-reply. Respondent's reply raises a new basis to dismiss that was not asserted in the motion. Accordingly, appellant's motion is granted to the following extent. Appellant shall have 7 days from the date of this order to file and serve a sur-reply that does not exceed 10 pages or the equivalent type-volume limitation. (SC)24-12475
04/16/2024MotionFiled Appellant's Sur-Reply to Respondent's Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss Appeal(SC)24-13253
05/01/2024BriefFiled Appellant's Reply Brief(SC)24-15263
05/01/2024Case Status UpdateBriefing Completed/To Screening(SC)
07/22/2024Order/ProceduralFiled Order Denying Motion. Respondent Daniel Gelbman has filed a motion to dismiss this appeal based on mootness. We deny Daniel's motion to dismiss this appeal. EC/LS/DH (SC)24-25498
07/25/2024Notice/IncomingFiled Respondent's Notice of Appearance (Katrina Stark as Pro Bono Counsel for Respondent)(SC)24-25968
07/25/2024Notice/IncomingFiled Respondent's Notice of Disassociation and Withdrawal Chad R. Aronson as Counsel for Respondent. (SC)24-26018
08/13/2024Notice/OutgoingIssued Notice of Transfer Case to Court of Appeals (SC).24-28548
08/13/2024Case Status UpdateTransferred from Supreme Court (COA).
08/13/2024Case Status UpdateTransferred to Court of Appeals (SC).
09/16/2024Order/ProceduralFiled Order Scheduling Oral Argument. This matter is scheduled for oral argument on October 22, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., in Las Vegas. The argument shall be limited to 30 minutes. (COA)24-33914
11/20/2024Order/DispositionalFiled Order of Reversal and Remand. "ORDER the judgment of the district court REVERSED AND REMAND this matter to the district court for proceedings consistent with this order." COA-MG/BB/DW. (COA)24-44278
11/20/2024Order/DispositionalFiled Order of Reversal and Remand. "ORDER the judgment of the district court REVERSED AND REMAND this matter to the district court for proceedings consistent with this order." COA-MG/BB/DW. (SC)
12/04/2024MotionFiled Appellant's Hope Backman's Motion to Reissue Order as Published Opinion(COA)24-46286
02/13/2025Opinion/DispositionalFiled Authored Opinion. "Reversed and remanded." Before the Court of Appeals. Author: Gibbons, J. Majority: Bulla/Gibbons/Westbrook. 141 Nev. Adv. Opn. No. 8. Court of Appeals-BB/MG/DW. Fn1[We originally resolved this appeal in an unpublished order. Appellant subsequently filed a motion to reissue the order as a published opinion and to clarify the amount and type of evidence needed to satisfy the changed circumstance rule. We grant the motion and replace our earlier order with this opinion.] (COA).25-06946
02/13/2025Opinion/DispositionalFiled Authored Opinion. "Reversed and remanded." Before the Court of Appeals. Author: Gibbons, J. Majority: Bulla/Gibbons/Westbrook. 141 Nev. Adv. Opn. No. 8. Court of Appeals-BB/MG/DW. Fn1[We originally resolved this appeal in an unpublished order. Appellant subsequently filed a motion to reissue the order as a published opinion and to clarify the amount and type of evidence needed to satisfy the changed circumstance rule. We grant the motion and replace our earlier order with this opinion.] (COA). (SC)
03/06/2025Case Status UpdateTransferred to Supreme Court.(COA)
03/06/2025Case Status UpdateTransferred from Court of Appeals.(SC)
03/06/2025Case Status UpdateCase Closed.(COA)
03/06/2025RemittiturIssued Remittitur.(SC)25-10333
03/06/2025Case Status UpdateRemittitur Issued/Case Closed.(SC)
03/14/2025RemittiturFiled Remittitur. Received by District Court Clerk on 03/10/2025.(SC)25-10333