Except in proceedings for adoption, no parent may voluntarily assign or otherwise transfer to another his or her rights and duties with respect to the permanent care, custody and control of a child under 18 years of age, unless parental rights and duties have been terminated by order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
NRS 424.080
Transfer of parental rights and duties prohibited; exception for termination by order of district court
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case State Ex Rel. Welfare Division of the Department of Human Resources v. Vine (1983)
Most recently applied in State Ex Rel. Welfare Division of the Department of Human Resources v. Vine (April 1983)
[4:185:1939; 1931 NCL § 1061.03]—(NRS A 1959, 117; 1975, 79)
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