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Nevada Family Laws

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Much of our day-to-day life takes place within the family unit, often behind closed doors; so it should be no surprise that there is an entire body of law pertaining to familial relationships. Welcome to Nevada’s family laws section, with articles on family-related topics such as marriage, divorce, adoption, and much more. In this section, you will learn about the legal requirements for getting a divorce or annulment in the state; the basics of family-related criminal offenses such as child abuse, domestic violence, and stalking; plus information about child support guidelines and how courts determine custody cases. Click on a link below to learn more about Nevada family laws.

Learn About Nevada Family Laws

  • Nevada Divorce Laws

    Basics of Nevada’s divorce laws and procedures, including residency requirements, waiting periods, “no-fault” grounds for divorce, links to other divorce-related resources, and more.

  • Nevada Adoption Laws

    General information about Nevada’s adoption laws, including details about the types of adoption allowed in the state, home residency requirements, who may adopt, and more.

  • Nevada Child Support Guidelines

    What divorcing or otherwise unmarried parents need to know about Nevada’s child support guidelines, which are used to determine how much a non-custodial parent pays.

  • Nevada Child Custody Laws

    Overview of Nevada’s child custody laws and regulations, including information about how family courts determine who gets custody and the age at which the child’s consent is needed.

  • Nevada Marital Property Laws

    Basics of Nevada marital property laws and how they impact the division of property following a divorce or separation, including a list of property that is shared and other details.

  • Nevada Child Abuse Laws

    Concise summary of Nevada’s child abuse laws, including a statutory definition of the offense, a list of those considered mandatory reporters, and how to find a lawyer.

Nevada Family Law Articles

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