Custody presumption
Joint Custody Preferred / Encouraged
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 125C.0035
Custody & parenting time in Nevada
Public policy that joint physical/legal custody serves the child when both are fit.
Read the general guide: Custody: Legal & PhysicalEstablishing paternity in Nevada
Voluntary acknowledgment or court action.
Read the general guide: Establishing PaternityChild support in Nevada
Income-percentage guidelines (NAC 425).
Read the general guide: Child Support & Imputed IncomeRelocation & move-away in Nevada
Relocation requires the other parent's consent or court permission.
Read the general guide: Relocation & Jurisdiction (UCCJEA)Protective orders & false allegations in Nevada
Extended Orders of Protection available.
Read the general guide: Protective & Restraining OrdersNevada fathers' rights FAQ
Nevada follows the "Joint Custody Preferred / Encouraged" approach. Public policy that joint physical/legal custody serves the child when both are fit.
General educational summary of Nevada law, not legal advice. Statutes and local rules change—verify with the official court source and a licensed Nevada family-law attorney before acting.