Nevada § 125A.515 - Hearing and order
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 125A.515 — Hearing and order, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 125A.515. Hearing and order
1. Unless the court issues a temporary emergency order pursuant to NRS 125A.335 , upon a finding that a petitioner is entitled to immediate physical custody of the
child, the court shall order that the petitioner may take immediate physical custody
of the child unless the respondent establishes that: (a) The child custody determination has not been registered and confirmed pursuant
to NRS 125A.465 and that: (1) The issuing court did not have jurisdiction pursuant to NRS 125A.305 to 125A.395 , inclusive; (2) The child custody determination for which enforcement is sought has been vacated,
stayed or modified by a court of a state having jurisdiction to do so pursuant to NRS 125A.305 to 125A.395 , inclusive; or (3) The respondent was entitled to notice, but notice was not given in accordance
with the standards of NRS 125A.255 , in the proceedings before the court that issued the order for which enforcement
is sought; or (b) The child custody determination for which enforcement is sought was registered
and confirmed pursuant to NRS 125A.465 , but has been vacated, stayed or modified by a court of a state having jurisdiction
to do so pursuant to NRS 125A.305 to 125A.395 , inclusive. 2. The court shall award the fees, costs and expenses authorized pursuant to NRS 125A.535 and may grant additional relief, including a request for the assistance of law enforcement
officers, and set a further hearing to determine whether additional relief is appropriate. 3. If a party called to testify refuses to answer on the ground that the testimony
may be self-incriminating, the court may draw an adverse inference from the refusal. 4. A privilege against disclosure of communications between spouses and a defense
of immunity based on the relationship of a married couple or parent and child may
not be invoked in a proceeding conducted pursuant to NRS 125A.405 to 125A.585 , inclusive.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 125A.515
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 125A.515 cover?
Section 125A.515 ("Hearing and order") 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.
How do I cite Nevada § 125A.515?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 125A.515" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 125A.515 apply to my situation?
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