Section 126.111 – Pretrial hearing; testimony

by | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Nevada

1. The court shall endeavor to resolve the issues raised in an action pursuant to this chapter by an informal hearing.2. As soon as practicable after an action to declare the existence or nonexistence of the father and child relationship has been brought, an informal...

Section 126.105 – Service of process

by | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Nevada

Whenever service of process is required in an action brought under this chapter to determine the existence or nonexistence of the paternal relationship, it may be made pursuant to Rule 4 of N.R.C.P. or by certified mail, restricted delivery, with return receipt...

Section 126.101 – Parties

by | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Nevada

1. If the court determines that it is necessary for the child to be made a party to the action, the court may make the child a party to the action. If the child is a minor and the court determines that it is necessary to appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the...

Section 126.091 – Jurisdiction; venue

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1. Each district court has jurisdiction of an action brought under this chapter. The action may be joined with an action for divorce, annulment, separate maintenance or support.2. A person who has sexual intercourse in this state thereby submits to the jurisdiction of...

Section 126.081 – Period of limitations

by | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Nevada

1. An action brought under this chapter to declare the existence or nonexistence of the father and child relationship is not barred until 3 years after the child reaches the age of majority.2. This section does not alter the time within which a right of inheritance or...