Nevada § 126.053 - Voluntary acknowledgment of paternity or parentage
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 126.053 — Voluntary acknowledgment of paternity or parentage, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 126.053. Voluntary acknowledgment of paternity or parentage
1. After the expiration of the period described in subsection 2, a declaration for
the voluntary acknowledgment of paternity developed by the State Board of Health pursuant
to NRS 440.283 or a declaration for the voluntary acknowledgment of parentage developed by the State
Board of Health pursuant to NRS 440.285 shall be deemed to have the same effect as a judgment or order of a court determining
the existence of the relationship of parent and child if the declaration is signed
in this or any other state by the parents of the child. A declaration for the voluntary acknowledgment of paternity or a declaration for
the voluntary acknowledgment of parentage that is signed pursuant to this subsection
is not required to be ratified by a court of this State before the declaration is
deemed to have the same effect as a judgment or order of a court determining the existence
of the relationship of parent and child. 2. A person who signs an acknowledgment of paternity or an acknowledgment of parentage
in this State may rescind the acknowledgment: (a) Within 60 days after the acknowledgment is signed by both persons; or (b) Before the date on which an administrative or judicial proceeding relating to
the child begins if that person is a party to the proceeding, whichever occurs earlier. 3. After the expiration of the period during which an acknowledgment may be rescinded
pursuant to subsection 2, the acknowledgment may not be challenged except upon the
grounds of fraud, duress or material mistake of fact. The burden of proof is on the person challenging the acknowledgment to establish
that the acknowledgment was signed because of fraud, duress or material mistake of
fact. 4. Except upon a showing of good cause, a person's obligation for the support of a
child must not be suspended during a hearing to challenge a voluntary acknowledgment
of paternity or a voluntary acknowledgment of parentage.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 126.053
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 126.053 cover?
Section 126.053 ("Voluntary acknowledgment of paternity or parentage") 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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