NRS 128.160
Best interest of child in determining consideration in action to set aside termination of parental rights after adoption has been granted

  • presumption.

1.

In any action commenced by the natural parent of a child to set aside a court order terminating the parental rights of the natural parent after a petition for adoption has been granted, the best interests of the child must be the primary and determining consideration of the court.

2.

After a petition for adoption has been granted, there is a presumption for the purposes of this chapter that remaining in the home of the adopting parent is in the child’s best interest.

Source: Section 128.160 — Best interest of child in determining consideration in action to set aside termination of parental rights after adoption has been granted; presumption., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-128.­html#NRS128Sec160.

128.005
Legislative declaration and findings. 128.007
Applicability of chapter. 128.010
Definitions. 128.011
“Abandoned mother” defined. 128.012
“Abandonment of a child” defined. 128.013
“Injury” defined. 128.014
“Neglected child” defined. 128.015
“Parent and child relationship” and “parent” defined. 128.016
“Putative father” defined. 128.018
“Unfit parent” defined. 128.020
Jurisdiction of district courts. 128.023
Proceedings to terminate parental rights of parent of Indian child: Powers and duties of court 128.027
Extent to which court must give full faith and credit to judicial proceedings of Indian tribe. 128.030
Place for filing petition. 128.040
Who may file petition 128.050
Entitlement of proceedings 128.055
Proceedings to be completed within 6 months after filing of petition. 128.060
Notice of hearing: Contents 128.070
Service of notice of hearing by publication: Requirements 128.080
Form of notice. 128.085
Petition by mother of unborn child: Notice to father or putative father 128.087
Hearing to determine whether to transfer venue for parent who objects to venue. 128.090
Hearing: Time 128.091
Evidence of previous sexual conduct inadmissible to challenge child’s credibility 128.093
Testimony of qualified expert witness required in proceedings to terminate parental rights of parent of Indian child. 128.095
When putative father presumed to have intended to abandon child. 128.097
Presumption of abandonment of child by parent. 128.100
Appointment of attorney to represent child in proceeding concerning termination or restoration of parental rights 128.105
Grounds for terminating parental rights: Considerations 128.106
Specific considerations in determining neglect by or unfitness of parent. 128.107
Specific considerations where child is not in physical custody of parent. 128.108
Specific considerations where child has been placed in foster home. 128.109
Determination of conduct of parent 128.110
Order terminating parental rights 128.120
Effect of order. 128.0122
“Agency which provides child welfare services” defined. 128.0124
“Child” defined. 128.0126
“Failure of parental adjustment” defined. 128.0128
“Indian child” defined. 128.0129
“Indian Child Welfare Act” defined. 128.130
Notice to produce 128.0137
“Mental injury” defined. 128.140
Expenses to be county charges. 128.150
Termination of parental rights of father when child becomes subject of adoption. 128.0155
“Plan” defined. 128.160
Best interest of child in determining consideration in action to set aside termination of parental rights after adoption has been granted 128.170
Restoration of parental rights: Petition 128.180
Restoration of parental rights: Notice of hearing 128.190
Restoration of parental rights: Hearing
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

§ 128.160’s source at nv​.us