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Nevada Custody Laws: Parenting Time & Relocation

A plain-English reference to Nevada custody terminology, joint custody, parenting time, relocation, child preferences, and order changes.

Informational only—not legal advice. Laws and guidelines change. Verify the current rule with the official court resource and a licensed Nevada family-law attorney.

Primary law and terminology

NRS § 125C.0035; NRS § 125B.070 (support percentages). In Nevada, courts generally describe the schedule as a parenting plan. The court's decision is based on the child's best interests, not simply a parent's preferred percentage of time.

Joint custody and parenting time

Joint physical custody is presumed to be in the child's best interest when both parents seek it.

Child preference

Considered if the child is of sufficient age and capacity.

Relocation and move-away cases

NRS § 125C.006-.007 requires written consent or court permission before relocating out of state.

Changing an existing order

Primary-custody changes require a substantial change and best interests; joint-custody changes use best interests.

Where to file

Under the UCCJEA the child generally must have lived in the state for the 6 months before filing (or since birth, if younger). Nevada presumes joint legal and joint physical custody are in the child's best interest.

Build a workable Nevada parenting plan

Put regular time, holidays, exchanges, communication, and dispute steps in one written plan. Then keep the actual schedule and handoffs organized as circumstances change.

Nevada custody questions

What are the custody laws in Nevada?

Nevada applies the statute or rule summarized above and decides parenting time by the child's best interests. Read the official court resource before filing.

Can a parent move with a child in Nevada?

NRS § 125C.006-.007 requires written consent or court permission before relocating out of state.

How do I change a Nevada custody order?

Primary-custody changes require a substantial change and best interests; joint-custody changes use best interests.

More Nevada family-law resources

Compare the rule with your written plan, schedule, and records before you file or negotiate.

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How this is calculated

Terminology, parent-education requirements, and filing venue are taken from each state's court self-help materials and statutes. Requirements change — confirm with the court where you file.

CustodyTrac publishes educational information, not legal advice. Custody and support outcomes depend on facts a calculator cannot see — confirm anything that matters with a family law attorney in your state.