A parent’s voluntary relinquishment of parental rights is the legal process in which the parent of a minor child asks the court to terminate the parent-child relationship. Termination of the parent-child relationship terminates the parent’s right to visitation or custody of the child, and terminates the parent’s obligation to support the child. But most courts will not allow a parent to terminate parental rights and obligations unless there is a qualified person who is willing to adopt the child, and the court determines the adoption is in the best interest of the child.

In Nevada, a parent's voluntary relinquishment of parental rights is a legal process that requires court approval. This process involves a parent asking the court to legally terminate their relationship with their child, which includes giving up rights to custody, visitation, and the responsibility to support the child financially. However, Nevada courts typically do not allow a parent to relinquish parental rights unless there is another individual ready to step in and adopt the child. The court must also find that the adoption is in the best interest of the child before terminating parental rights. This requirement ensures that the child's welfare is the primary concern in the decision to terminate parental rights. The process is governed by Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS), specifically NRS 128.010 through 128.160, which outline the procedures and requirements for voluntary termination of parental rights and adoption.