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Child custody

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When a parent remarries and the parent’s minor child from the prior marriage forms a significant bond with their new stepparent, the issue of stepparent custody and visitation rights may arise if the marriage with the stepparent also dissolves. Unless the stepparent has legally adopted the child (and is thus no longer a stepparent), courts don’t usually grant a stepparent primary or shared custody of a minor child. But the court may award a stepparent limited visitation rights, depending on the amount of time the stepparent spent with the child, the extent of the stepparent’s participation in the child’s upbringing, and whether the stepparent provided financial support for the child.

In Nevada, stepparents do not have the same legal standing as biological or adoptive parents when it comes to custody and visitation rights. Unless the stepparent has legally adopted the child, they are typically not granted primary or shared custody. However, Nevada courts may consider granting visitation rights to a stepparent if it is in the best interest of the child. Factors that the court may take into account include the length and quality of the relationship between the stepparent and the child, the degree to which the stepparent has been involved in the child's life, and whether the stepparent has provided financial support. The court's primary consideration is always the best interest of the child, and any decision regarding visitation will reflect that principle.

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