Nevada § 127.165 - When action to set aside adoption may be brought; presumption of child's best interest after adoption is granted
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 127.165 — When action to set aside adoption may be brought; presumption of child's best interest after adoption is granted, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 127.165. When action to set aside adoption may be brought; presumption of child's best interest after adoption is granted
1. A prior parent of a child may not bring an action to set aside an adoption after
a petition for adoption has been granted, unless a court of competent jurisdiction
has previously, in a separate action: (a) Set aside the consent to the adoption; (b) Set aside the relinquishment of the child for adoption; or (c) Reversed an order terminating the parental rights of the parent. 2. After a petition for adoption has been granted, there is a presumption for the
purposes of this chapter that remaining in the home of the adopting parents is in
the child's best interest.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 127.165 cover?
Section 127.165 ("When action to set aside adoption may be brought; presumption of child's best interest after adoption is granted") 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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