Maria-Belleza D. "Mari" Parladé

Helped write Nevada’s guide for agencies protecting children exploited through prostitution or pornography.

March 13, 2019Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us

Co-chaired Nevada’s child trafficking prevention committee and contributed to its prevention resource guide.

March 13, 2019Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us

Received Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada’s 2008 honor roll recognition for volunteer lawyers.

October 3, 2026

Source: lacsn.org

Received congressional and senatorial recognition in 2009 for representing children in abuse and neglect cases without charge.

October 3, 2026

Source: clarkcountycourts.us

Veterans In Politics International’s president personally endorsed Parladé for Family Court Department A in the 2022 general election.

October 3, 2026

Source: veteransinpolitics.org

Communications Workers of America endorsed Parladé for Clark County Family Court Department A in 2026.

October 3, 2026

Source: cwa-union.org

The Nevada Supreme Court approved discipline for lawyer Jennifer Isso. Isso admitted making false or reckless statements about Parladé and two other judges.

April 17, 2026

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Denied Julia Garcia’s request to declare the marriage invalid, finding it was entered knowingly and voluntarily. Divided marital property unequally after finding improper transfers and attempts to defeat the other spouse’s property rights. Awarded Raphiely Anaya Aguilar the home and judgments of $22,830.15 and $19,571.25. Garcia’s appeal ended after she failed to file required papers.

March 13, 2026

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Lawyers gave Parladé’s legal ability a score of 3.47 out of 5 in the Review-Journal’s 2025 performance survey. Each legal question received 76 responses.

December 7, 2025

Source: reviewjournal.com

Promoted free legal help at Nevada’s 2025 Family Law Conference as a judicial advocate.

September 25, 2025

Source: myemail.constantcontact.com

Ordered division of retirement benefits earned during marriage that an earlier divorce order had omitted. Found the omission resulted from mistake, with no fraud by either spouse. Granted the former wife retirement payments after her former husband’s death. Required orders dividing the retirement benefits. The appeal ended after required payment and proof of service were missing.

July 2, 2025

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Fined the mother $500 and imposed a conditional 25-day jail sentence. Found she disobeyed orders for therapy to rebuild parent-child relationships. Set full compliance with therapy orders as the condition for avoiding jail. Declined punishment on a separate relocation allegation because proof was insufficient. Denied support before April 25, 2023, after finding the mother had waived it. Raised monthly child support to $973.33 and ordered unpaid support recalculated from April 25, 2023. Reduced the father’s unpaid support by the mother’s $500 fine. Denied insurance reimbursement because proof of payments was missing. Custody remained unresolved, so the Supreme Court dismissed the premature appeal.

March 20, 2025

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Ordered the child to live with the father after finding the mother’s ongoing drug use. Ordered supervised visits for the mother, with expanded visits tied to drug treatment and testing. Set base monthly child support at $637.76, with an adjustment for health insurance costs. Awarded the father the home. Required payment of the mother’s remaining share after debts and ordered deductions. Denied spousal support to either party. The mother’s appeal ended after she failed to file a required brief.

March 12, 2025

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Canceled a $25,778 child support credit from an earlier judge’s order and restored $441 monthly support. The Court of Appeals upheld the result. It found her use of a rule for correcting paperwork errors mistaken but harmless.

November 18, 2024

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Entered a divorce order but left child support pending updated financial information. The Court of Appeals declined to compel a final ruling after reviewing the filings and scheduled proceedings.

November 1, 2024

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Partly granted a former spouse’s request to reconsider legal fees. Declined a hearing over alleged disobedience of court orders. Awarded $15,000 in legal fees and costs after considering the lawyer’s work and objections. Her appeal ended after required papers and a brief were missing.

October 28, 2024

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Denied a husband’s request to change an earlier judge’s spousal-support start date as a paperwork error. Ordered continued support payments through November 2024 and repayment of unpaid support. Later awarded the wife $21,799.41 in legal fees and costs, considering income differences and her lawyer’s work. His appeal ended after he failed to respond to court orders.

October 16, 2024

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Denied a husband’s request to reopen a divorce decision because he identified no legal grounds for relief. Canceled a scheduled hearing after finding both parties already had an opportunity to present evidence. His appeal ended after required papers and a compliant brief were missing.

September 9, 2024

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Rejected a property agreement signed before marriage after finding it greatly disadvantaged the wife. The Court of Appeals denied the husband’s request for immediate intervention.

August 8, 2024

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Approved agreed divorce-property terms. Awarded the husband the home and ordered him to pay the wife $35,000. The agreement divided retirement savings and assigned the listed marital debts to the husband. Neither spouse received ongoing spousal support. Custody and child support remained unresolved, so the Supreme Court dismissed the premature appeal.

June 11, 2024

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Required a father to hire a lawyer and obtain court approval before further filings about previously terminated parental rights. Barred contact with the mother and child and ordered restoration of altered identity records. Previously ordered $3,375.50 in legal fees and costs. His appeal ended after he failed to pay the filing fee.

September 1, 2023

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Worked at the University of San Diego’s Children’s Advocacy Institute as a law student.

March 2, 2023

Source: sandiego.edu

Received the University of San Diego School of Law’s Outstanding Child Advocate recognition upon graduating in 2002.

March 2, 2023

Source: sandiego.edu

Received Las Vegas’s Compassionate Cities Award for Strengthening Families in 2019.

February 21, 2023

Source: clarkcountycourts.us

Received Gawad America Nevada’s Woman of the Year: Legal & Woman of Faith recognition in 2022.

February 21, 2023

Source: clarkcountycourts.us

Took office as judge for Clark County Family Court Department A.

January 3, 2023

Source: nvcourts.gov

Won the 2022 election for Clark County Family Court Department A’s four-year unexpired term.

November 8, 2022

Source: clarkcountynv.gov

Las Vegas Sun endorsed Parladé for Clark County Family Court Department A in 2022.

October 23, 2022

Source: lasvegassun.com

Las Vegas Weekly endorsed Parladé for Clark County Family Court Department A in 2022.

October 20, 2022

Source: lasvegasweekly.com

Served on Nevada’s Children’s Justice Act Task Force representing Clark County Family Services.

August 10, 2021

Source: dcfs.nv.gov

Served on Nevada’s child trafficking coalition committees for engagement, care coordination, training, data, and legal issues.

October 1, 2018

Source: dcfs.nv.gov

Managed community partnerships and engagement for Clark County Family Services and served as its community liaison.

March 27, 2014

Source: leg.state.nv.us

Co-chaired Clark County’s Quality Parenting Initiative community partnerships group and discussed its caregiver survey.

October 16, 2013

Source: jitnevada.org

Testified in support of revising Nevada’s child abuse and neglect laws while chairing Courts Catalyzing Change.

February 22, 2012

Source: leg.state.nv.us

Served as a hearing officer for Clark County’s child abuse and neglect court.

February 22, 2012

Source: leg.state.nv.us

Donated at least 100 hours of free legal work for Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada clients in 2009.

October 3, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: lacsn.org

Ran a civil law practice handling lawsuits over repeated criminal acts, financial wrongdoing, and property disputes. Also handled inheritances and companies unable to pay their debts.

October 3, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: catcher.sandiego.edu

Rejected an expert’s income estimate based on artificial intelligence software, relying instead on bank and tax records. Set monthly child support at $2,533.33. The Court of Appeals upheld the support order.

November 26, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Ordered shared living arrangements for the youngest child. Imposed a conditional 25-day jail sentence for violating an order giving the father private video calls. Set a $500 fine, legal fees, and compliance with court orders as conditions for avoiding jail. The Court of Appeals upheld custody and the punishment but dismissed a premature challenge to later legal fees.

August 26, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Reconsidered Nevada’s authority over the custody case, then placed the child with the father and gave him major decision authority. The Court of Appeals upheld the father’s authority over major decisions. It reversed living arrangements and supervised visits because required protective findings were missing.

June 6, 2025Unfavorable on Legal Competence

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Denied a father’s requests to change custody and reduce support after finding domestic violence. Limited him to four hours of supervised weekend visits and 75 minutes of weekly video calls. The Court of Appeals upheld the denials but set aside visit restrictions because required findings were missing.

May 29, 2025Unfavorable on Legal Competence

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Placed the child primarily with the mother after finding the father committed domestic violence. Required a psychological assessment and treatment before expanding his visits. The Court of Appeals upheld the custody and visitation conditions.

February 24, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Placed the children with their mother and gave her authority over major decisions, restricting their father’s visits. Declined to punish the mother for a New York trip. The Court of Appeals upheld custody and the trip decision. It ordered new review of the younger child’s visits because less restrictive options were not considered. The existing custody order remained in place pending that review.

February 3, 2025Unfavorable on Legal Competence

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Signed a senior judge’s order dismissing Lorenzo’s claim to be recognized as a parent. Later denied reconsideration and visitation. The Court of Appeals reversed the parenthood dismissal and ordered further proceedings on her claim. The unchallenged visitation denial remained in place.

December 27, 2024Unfavorable on Legal Competence

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Placed the children primarily with their mother and gave her school and medical authority. Allowed their father daytime visits every other Saturday. Later denied his request to reopen the decision after finding he knew about the hearing. The Court of Appeals upheld that denial.

December 9, 2024Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Approved agreed living arrangements that alternated with the father’s work at sea, and $1,250 monthly child support. The Court of Appeals upheld custody. It dismissed challenges concerning unfinished property disputes and disputes over obeying court orders.

November 8, 2024Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Placed the child primarily with the father, shared major decisions between parents, and denied the mother’s relocation request. Allowed the father to withdraw statements treated as admitted after he failed to answer written questions. The Court of Appeals upheld both decisions.

August 20, 2024Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Awarded a wife $105,000 for her share of unexplained spending from shared marital funds. Also awarded $2,000 monthly spousal support for ten years. The Court of Appeals upheld both decisions.

August 12, 2024Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Set child support at $490 monthly after excluding a father’s military housing allowance from income. The Court of Appeals reversed the support calculation and required inclusion of the allowance.

August 1, 2024Unfavorable on Legal Competence

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Placed the children primarily with their mother and ordered the father to pay $1,209.30 monthly child support. Later expanded her parenting schedule. The Court of Appeals upheld custody but reversed support because findings did not establish changed circumstances.

April 15, 2024Unfavorable on Legal Competence

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Denied a late request to reopen an earlier divorce’s property division based on alleged fraud. Found the disputed retirement accounts had already been divided. The Court of Appeals upheld the denial.

January 17, 2024Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Reopened property terms from an earlier divorce order after expert testimony raised concerns about an unequal division. The Court of Appeals upheld reopening those terms.

September 11, 2023Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Worked on educational rights documents for children in foster care as Clark County’s legal and strategic initiatives manager.

November 18, 2021Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: clarkcountynv.gov

Represented Martiniano Que in a divorce appeal concerning the validity of his marriage. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal because the divorce case lacked a final decision.

January 29, 2010Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: acis-api.nvcourts.gov

Parladé was admitted to practice law in Nevada.

April 22, 2004Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: nvbar.org