Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada

Child Custody with non married individuals.

I have a son. His father & I were never married, but had planned to be married after he was born. Therefore, we had both of our names listed on his birth certificate. I have always had what I thought was sole custody, as I have been the parent my son has lived with and I have provided for him. I was not being paid child support and now have court ordered child support paid to me by his fathers wages being garnished. I now need some type of legal court document showing I have full custody. This is due to the fact that I had his fathers name put on the birth certificate. The child support office here does not deal with this issue. I am looking for the fastest, easiest, and least expensive way to do this. Please help!


Asked on 8/13/02, 2:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anita Webster Webster & Associates

Re: Child Custody with non married individuals.

If child support was ordered you should have been designated the child's primary physical custodian. Check with the case worker to make sure either way. If you were not designated primary physical custodian, then you can file a complaint for paternity, custody, etc in Family Court. You can then file a motion to have custody, visitation, medical insurance, etc. addressed.

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Answered on 8/13/02, 5:40 pm


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