Nevada Family Law Flashcards

In Nevada, separate property includes which of the following?

Answer: Property acquired by gift or inheritance during marriage

Under NRS 123.130, property acquired by gift, bequest, devise, or descent during marriage remains separate property in Nevada.

In Nevada, what document allows spouses to modify their community property rights before or during marriage?

Answer: Prenuptial or postnuptial agreement

Nevada recognizes prenuptial agreements (before marriage) and postnuptial agreements (during marriage) under NRS Chapter 123A to alter community property rights.

Under Nevada law, alimony (spousal support) awards consider which factor?

Answer: Both spouses' financial condition and ability to pay

Under NRS 125.150, Nevada courts weigh multiple factors for alimony including each spouse's financial condition, length of marriage, and standard of living established during the marriage.

When can a Nevada court award permanent alimony?

Answer: When temporary alimony would not be appropriate given length of marriage and other factors

Nevada courts may award permanent alimony when rehabilitative alimony is insufficient, particularly in long marriages where a spouse cannot achieve financial independence.

In Nevada, a domestic violence protective order (TPO) can be issued ex parte for an initial period of how long?

Answer: 30 days

Under NRS 33.020, a temporary protective order in Nevada may be issued ex parte and is effective for up to 30 days pending the extended order hearing.

Under Nevada's Uniform Parentage Act, a man is presumed to be a child's father if he:

Answer: Was married to the mother when the child was born

Under NRS 126.051, a man is presumed to be a child's natural father if he was married to the mother at the time of the child's birth.