Nevada § 41.509 - Action brought by natural parent; recovery; liability not exclusive
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 41.509 — Action brought by natural parent; recovery; liability not exclusive, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41.509. Action brought by natural parent; recovery; liability not exclusive
1. A natural parent of an adopted child who has entered into an agreement that provides
for postadoptive contact pursuant to NRS 127.187 may bring a civil action against a person if: (a) The person knowingly provided false information in response to a question asked
by a court pursuant to NRS 127.188 ; and (b) The provision of false information caused the court not to incorporate the agreement
that provides for postadoptive contact in the order or decree of adoption pursuant
to NRS 127.188 . 2. If a person is liable to a natural parent of an adopted child pursuant to subsection
1, the natural parent may recover his or her actual damages, costs, reasonable attorney's
fees and any punitive damages that the facts may warrant. 3. The liability imposed by this section is in addition to any other liability imposed
by law.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 41.509
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 41.509 cover?
Section 41.509 ("Action brought by natural parent; recovery; liability not exclusive") 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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