NV Bar Nevada Family Law 3

Question 1

Nevada's legal separation differs from divorce primarily in that:

Accepted Answer

The parties remain legally married

Answer

A legal separation in Nevada resolves property, support, and custody issues but the parties remain legally married and cannot remarry.

Question 2

In Nevada, an adoption terminates all legal rights and duties of the biological parents unless which exception applies?

Accepted Answer

A stepparent adoption is involved

Answer

Under NRS 127.160, a stepparent adoption does not automatically terminate the legal parental rights of the non-adopting biological parent who remains married to the adopting stepparent.

Question 3

Under Nevada law, grandparents may petition for visitation rights with a grandchild when:

Accepted Answer

One parent is deceased or the parents are divorced or separated

Answer

Under NRS 125C.050, grandparents may petition for visitation when a parent is deceased, the parents are divorced or separated, or the child was born out of wedlock.

Question 4

In Nevada, what is the minimum age to marry without parental consent?

Accepted Answer

18 years old

Answer

Under NRS 122.020, the minimum age to marry in Nevada without parental consent is 18 years old.

Question 5

Which Nevada court generally has jurisdiction over divorce, child custody, and adoption proceedings?

Accepted Answer

Family Court (District Court division)

Answer

In Nevada, Family Court is a division of the District Court with subject matter jurisdiction over divorce, custody, child support, and adoption proceedings.

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NV Bar Nevada Family Law 3