NV Bar Nevada Family Law

Question 1

Nevada is which type of property state for marital assets?

Accepted Answer

Community property state

Answer

Common law property state

Answer

Equitable distribution state

Answer

Tenancy by the entirety state

Question 2

Under Nevada law, what is the residency requirement to file for divorce?

Accepted Answer

6 weeks

Answer

30 days

Answer

3 months

Answer

6 months

Question 3

Nevada recognizes which grounds for divorce?

Accepted Answer

Both fault and no-fault grounds

Answer

Fault only

Answer

No-fault only

Answer

Only incompatibility

Question 4

In Nevada, which standard governs all child custody and visitation determinations?

Accepted Answer

Best interests of the child

Answer

Primary caregiver standard

Answer

Parental fitness standard

Answer

Tender years doctrine

Question 5

Under Nevada law, what is the presumption regarding joint physical custody?

Accepted Answer

Joint physical custody is presumed in the best interests of the child

Answer

There is no presumption

Answer

Sole custody with the primary caregiver is presumed

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Shared custody is only available by parental agreement

Question 6

Nevada child support is calculated primarily based on which method?

Accepted Answer

Percentage of income of the paying parent only

Answer

Income shares model

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Flat statutory amount per child

Answer

Judge's discretion alone