Nevada § 127.020 - Adoption of minor children; ages and consent
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 127.020 — Adoption of minor children; ages and consent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 127.020. Adoption of minor children; ages and consent
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2: (a) A minor child may be adopted by one or more adults subject to the rules prescribed
in this chapter. (b) A person adopting a child must be at least 10 years older than the person adopted,
and the consent of the child, if over the age of 14 years, is necessary to its adoption. 2. A court may approve the adoption of a child without regard to the age of the child
and the ages of the prospective adoptive parents if: (a) The child is being adopted by a stepparent, sister, brother, aunt, uncle or first
cousin and, if the prospective adoptive parent is married, also by the spouse of the
prospective adoptive parent; and (b) The court is satisfied that it is in the best interest of the child and in the
interest of the public.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 127.020
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 127.020 cover?
Section 127.020 ("Adoption of minor children; ages and consent") 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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