NV Bar Nevada Family Law

Question 1

Nevada is which type of property state for marital assets?

Accepted Answer

Community property state

Answer

Nevada is a community property state under NRS Chapter 123, meaning most property acquired during marriage is equally owned by both spouses.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

6 weeks

Answer

Under NRS 125.020, a plaintiff must have been a resident of Nevada for at least 6 weeks before filing for divorce.

Question 3

Nevada recognizes which grounds for divorce?

Accepted Answer

Both fault and no-fault grounds

Answer

Nevada allows divorce on no-fault grounds (incompatibility or living separate and apart for one year) and on fault grounds under NRS 125.010.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Best interests of the child

Answer

Under NRS 125C.0035, all child custody determinations in Nevada are governed by the best interests of the child standard.

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

Under NRS 125C.0025, Nevada law creates a presumption that joint physical custody is in the best interests of the child.

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