Nevada § 33.540 - “Family or household member” defined
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 33.540 — “Family or household member” defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33.540. “Family or household member” defined
“ Family or household member ” means, with respect to an adverse party, any: 1. Person related by blood, adoption or marriage to the adverse party within the first
degree of consanguinity; 2. Person who has a child in common with the adverse party, regardless of whether
the person has been married to the adverse party or has lived together with the adverse
party at any time; 3. Domestic partner of the adverse party; 4. Person who has a biological or legal parent and child relationship with the adverse
party, including, without limitation, a natural parent, adoptive parent, stepparent,
stepchild, grandparent or grandchild; 5. Person who is acting or has acted as a guardian to the adverse party; or 6. Person who is currently in a dating or ongoing intimate relationship with the adverse
party.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 33.540
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 33.540 cover?
Section 33.540 ("“Family or household member” defined") 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 § 33.540?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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