Nevada § 41.296 - When notice to nonpetitioning parent is required
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 41.296 — When notice to nonpetitioning parent is required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41.296. When notice to nonpetitioning parent is required
1. Unless the verified consent of the other parent is stated in the petition, and
except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, upon the filing of the petition, the
petitioning parent shall make out and procure a notice that must: (a) State the fact of the filing of the petition, its object, the minor's present
name and the name which the minor will bear in the future; and (b) Be personally served with a copy of the petition upon the other parent. 2. If the petitioning parent submits proof satisfactory to the court that notice cannot
be personally served on the other parent, the court may order the petitioning parent
to: (a) Publish notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the county once a week
for 3 successive weeks; and (b) Serve notice and a copy of the petition by registered or certified mail to the
other parent at his or her last known address.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 41.296
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 41.296 cover?
Section 41.296 ("When notice to nonpetitioning parent is required") 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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