Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada

Joint Preliminary Injunction NV

In Las Vegas NV.My girlfriend and I

have a child out of wedlock. I believe

she is seriously thinking about

moving across the country with the

baby. I am now supporting her and

the baby. I'd like to try to make

things work so I don't want to file for

Custody if we can work something

out ourselves. Can I file Only the

Joint Preliminary Injunction to get a

little protection so she doesn't just

leave. Or do I have to file the whole

Complaint/Custody/Support/Summon

forms?

Thank you Very Much

--name removed--A.


Asked on 4/29/09, 3:51 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Greta Muirhead

Re: Joint Preliminary Injunction NV

You have to file a Complaint for Custody or to Establish Paternity in order to get a case number. You need a case number to file and have a Joint Preliminary Injunction (JPI) issued.

Per Nevada Law, Mom is presumed to be the primary legal custodian if there aren't any other court orders that have been issued.

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Answered on 4/29/09, 4:01 pm
Anita Webster Webster & Associates

Re: Joint Preliminary Injunction NV

You have to file a complaint for paternity and custody in order to get the Joint Preliminary Injunction. She then has to be served with these documents within 120 days after filing. On the other hand, if you were able to get her agreement you could prepare a Parenting Plan which would state your visitation schedule and which would provide that she cannot move without your permission or court permission pursuant to NRS 125C.200. This would also have to be filed as part of a paternity action in order to become an effective court order. You should consult an attorney.

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Answered on 4/29/09, 5:11 pm


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