The Nevada Statutes - Laws Concerning Custody Agreements and Parenting Plans

Chapter 125 of Title 11 in the Nevada Revised Statutesof the child, the mental and physical health of the
contain the laws and guidelines that govern custodyparents, the needs of the child, the child's relationship
matters in the state. This is important information forwith each parent, the ability of the child to maintain a
any divorced or separated parent, and there isrelationship with a sibling, and if there has been any
particular applicability when a parent is making ahistory of domestic abuse.
parenting plan. Here are some of the laws that parents2. No preference for either parent. Chapter 125 says
must know as they make a plan to show the court.that neither parent is given preference for custody
1. The best interest of the child. Chapter 125 explainsbecause they are the mother or father of the child.
quite clearly that the sole consideration of the courtAgain, this decision should be made based on what is
when determining any aspect of the parenting plan isbest for the child. This also means that neither parents'
what is best for the child. The child's needs andproposed custody agreement will be given more
welfare come before anything else, especially in theweight than the others.
custody agreement. Some of the factors that the3. Joint custody is an option. If parents can show that
court considers when deciding what is best for thejoint custody is in the best interest of the child, the
child include: the wishes of the child and the parents,court will grant it. Joint legal, joint physical, or both can
which parent is more likely to encourage the child tobe given to the parents. Parents who want a joint
contact and maintain a relationship with the othercustody arrangement should make an appropriate
parent, the level of conflict between the parents, theparenting plan to show the court.
ability of the parents to cooperate to meet the needs