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Section 125.165 – Federal disability benefits awarded to veteran for service-connected disability: Attachment, levy, seizure, assignment and division prohibited

May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Nevada

Unless the action is contrary to a premarital agreement between the parties which is enforceable pursuant to chapter 123A of NRS, in making a disposition of the community property of the parties and any property held in joint tenancy by the parties, and in making an award of alimony, the court shall not:

1. Attach, levy or seize by or under any legal or equitable process either before or after receipt by a veteran, any federal disability benefits awarded to a veteran for a service-connected disability pursuant to 38 U.S.C. §§ 1101 to 1151, inclusive.
2. Make an assignment or otherwise divide any federal disability benefits awarded to a veteran for a service-connected disability pursuant to 38 U.S.C. §§ 1101 to 1151, inclusive.

NRS 125.165

Added to NRS by 2015, 792 [Ch. 170]
Added by 2015, Ch. 170,§2, eff. 10/1/2015.