Nevada § 126.021 - Definitions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 126.021 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 126.021. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “ Custodial parent ” means the parent of a child born out of wedlock who has been awarded physical custody
of the child or, if no award of physical custody has been made by a court, the parent
with whom the child resides. 2. “ Nonsupporting parent ” means the parent of a child born out of wedlock who has failed to provide an equitable
share of his or her child's necessary maintenance, education and support. 3. “ Parent and child relationship ” means the legal relationship existing between a child and his or her natural or
adoptive parents incident to which the law confers or imposes rights, privileges,
duties and obligations. It includes the mother and child relationship and the father and child relationship. This subsection does not preclude a determination by a court that a child has such
a legal relationship with more than two persons.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 126.021
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 126.021 cover?
Section 126.021 ("Definitions") 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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