Nevada § 125B.020 - Obligation of parents
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 125B.020 — Obligation of parents, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 125B.020. Obligation of parents
1. The parents of a child (in this chapter referred to as “the child”) have a duty
to provide the child necessary maintenance, health care, education and support. 2. They are also liable, in the event of the child's death, for its funeral expenses. 3. The father is also liable to pay the expenses of the mother's pregnancy and confinement. 4. The obligation of the parent to support the child under the laws for the support
of poor relatives applies to children born out of wedlock.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 125B.020
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 125B.020 cover?
Section 125B.020 ("Obligation of parents") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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