Nevada § 127.070 - Validity of releases for and consents to adoption
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 127.070 — Validity of releases for and consents to adoption, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 127.070. Validity of releases for and consents to adoption
1. All releases for and consents to adoption executed in this state by the parent
who gave birth to a child before the birth of the child or within 72 hours after the
birth of the child are invalid. 2. A release for or consent to adoption may be executed by a parent before the birth
of a child if the parent is not married to the parent who gave birth to the child. A release executed under this subsection becomes invalid if: (a) The parents of the child marry each other before the child is born; (b) The parent who gave birth to the child does not execute a release for or consent
to adoption of the child within 6 months after the birth of the child; or (c) No petition for adoption of the child has been filed within 2 years after the
birth of the child.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 127.070
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 127.070 cover?
Section 127.070 ("Validity of releases for and consents to adoption") 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 § 127.070?
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