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Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 127C – Agency Adoptions, Identified Adoptions and Adult Adoptions | Midpage
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Nevada Revised Statutes
Title 11
Chapter 127C
Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 127C
Agency Adoptions, Identified Adoptions and Adult Adoptions
127C.010
Definitions
127C.020
“Home study” defined
127C.030
“Parent” defined
127C.040
“Placing parent” defined
127C.050
“Post-placement investigation” defined
127C.060
“Prospective adoptive parent” defined
127C.070
“Relinquishment” defined
127C.080
“Specific consent to adoption” defined
127C.090
Scope of chapter; applicability of other provisions
127C.100
When adoptive placement occurs
127C.110
Persons and entities authorized to perform duties relating to compliance with Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
127C.200
Court order required for adoption of children with certain connections to this State; exception
127C.210
Adoption of child: Authorized petitioners; consent of certain children required; exceptions
127C.220
Petition for adoption; agreement of spouse required under certain circumstances; effect of spousal agreement; recognition of legal relationship with more than two persons
127C.230
Specific consent to adoption or relinquishment required from certain parents and legal guardians
127C.240
When specific consent to adoption or relinquishment not required
127C.250
Agencies which may accept relinquishments and consent to adoption; reimbursement for certain costs
127C.260
Determination of whether child is Indian child; notice to tribe; regulations
127C.270
Agency responsible for care, custody and control of child until adoption granted; termination of placement
127C.280
Duties of child-placing agency when parent is considering consenting to identified adoption
127C.290
Specific consent to adoption or relinquishment: General requirements for execution
127C.300
Affidavit of attesting witnesses as proof of due execution of specific consent to adoption
127C.310
Affidavit of attesting witnesses as proof of due execution of relinquishment
127C.320
Specific consent to adoption or relinquishment: Circumstances causing invalidity of execution; execution by minor parent; prohibition against revocation and nullification
127C.330
Consent to adoption of Indian child: Execution; withdrawal
127C.340
Home study and specific consent to adoption or relinquishment required before appointment of guardian for child to be adopted; execution of specific consent in certain custodial circumstances
127C.350
Duties of person with legal custody of child in identified adoption before hearing on petition
127C.360
Declaration surrendering adoptive placement in identified adoption: Requirements; effect; limitations
127C.370
Required action when court determines child ineligible for agency adoption; effect on parental rights
127C.380
Petition for adoption: Contents
127C.390
Petition for adoption: Filing; post-placement investigation and report; independent investigation
127C.400
Petition for adoption: Required notice
127C.410
Affidavit setting forth fees, donations and expenses
127C.420
Post-placement investigation report: Confidentiality; opportunity to rebut adverse recommendation
127C.430
Hearing on petition for adoption: Appearance by telephone or remote-technology system; waiver of attendance of child
127C.440
Order of adoption: Entry; considerations
127C.450
Order of adoption: Required findings relating to Indian children; additional requirements for order involving Indian child
127C.460
Validation of certain orders or decrees of adoption
127C.470
Report to prospective adoptive parents concerning agency adoptions: Contents; written confirmation of receipt; regulations
127C.480
Preparation and filing of report of adoption, amendment or annulment
127C.490
Adoption of child with special needs; financial assistance for prospective adoptive parents and adoptive parents; regulations
127C.500
Action to set aside adoption; presumption regarding best interest of child
127C.510
Petition to vacate order of adoption of Indian child; restoration of parental rights
127C.520
Notice of vacatur of adoption of Indian child; waiver of notice; return of custody and restoration of parental rights
127C.530
Access to adoption records of Indian child by tribe of child or United States Secretary of the Interior
127C.600
Establishment and enforceability of agreement; requirements; effect on rights of adoptive parent
127C.610
Notice of agreement to court
127C.620
Inquiry by court concerning existence of agreement; incorporation of agreement into order of adoption
127C.630
Petition to prove existence of agreement or enforce, modify or terminate agreement; notice and hearing
127C.640
Effect of failure to comply with terms of agreement; time within which action to enforce terms must be commenced
127C.650
Modification or termination of agreement by adoptive parent; presumption and limitations
127C.700
Authorized petitioners; execution and required contents of agreement of adoption
127C.710
Agreements required for adoption of adult
127C.720
Petition for approval of agreement of adoption; notice and hearing; waiver; order of adoption and change of name
127C.800
Definitions
127C.810
Standards and regulations relating to the placement of children for adoption; conformity required
127C.820
Requirements before placement of child in adoptive home or in care of prospective adoptive parents
127C.830
Additional requirements before placement of child in home of prospective adoptive parents
127C.840
Home study of prospective adoptive parent; receipt of report of investigation of prospective adoptive parent from other state
127C.850
Prospective adoptive parent to submit fingerprints; exchange of information; payment of fees
127C.860
Placement of child during investigation; notice and placement of child upon completion of investigation
127C.870
Determination of suitability of prospective adoptive home; opportunity to review and respond to post-placement investigation or home study; prohibited bases for determination
127C.880
Preference for placement of child together with siblings of child
127C.890
Incorporation of order for visitation with sibling into order of adoption; petition to exclude or amend order for visitation; hearing; enforcement
127C.900
Unlawful payments or offers to pay in connection with adoption; penalties