Sole Child Custody Las Vegas

Las Vegas NV

25 March, 2021

3:03 AM

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The Granting of Sole Custody of a Child When sole child custody is granted to anyone parent, it gives that parent autonomous and exclusive authority in making any decision that pertains to the life of that child. This parent then has both physical and legal custody of the child and has the sole and full responsibility for the well-being of the child, and the care that is needed by the child on a day-to-day basis. Legal custody and physical custody can be distinguished from each other, but when sole custody is granted, both of these types of custody are included. The best interests of a child are served by joint custody, as it is presumed that the child can develop and form relationships with both parents that are supportive and loving, and do so in the long run. In effect, as a contrast, sole custody often means that the child has only one parent. Physical Custody – What Does It Mean?This custody refers to where the child is resident and the time that the child lives with either parent. As per NRS 125A.145, “physical custody” refers to the physical supervision and care of the child. In Nevada custody laws, there are three types of physical custody.– Sole physical custody: The child takes up residence permanently and exclusively with one parent while the other parent is excluded.– Primary physical custody: A child stays with a parent for more than 60% of the time.– Joint physical custody: The child stays with each parent for at least 40% of the time The majority of cases result in both parents being granted joint legal and physical custody. Sole Custody – Factors Considered By the Court The best interests of the child are the only things considered by a court in matters of custody. Factors looked at by the court for Sole Custody or Primary Physical Custody are the same. These are stated in NRS 125.480 for considerations by a court but are not limited to them. These are:(a) What the child wishes, if the child is of sufficient age and has the capacity to form a preference intelligently, as to its custody.(b) The parent that is more amenable for the child to have a continuing relationship and frequent association with the parent who does not have custody.(c) Conflict level between the parents.(d) Whether the parents are able to cooperate so that the needs of the child can be met.(e) Parent’s health, both physically and mentally.(f) The needs of the child – emotional, developmental, and physical.(g) The nature of the relationship that each parent has with the child.(h) How the child can maintain relationships with any other sibling.(i) Any history of parental neglect or abuse of the child or any of its siblings. If you are looking for Las Vegas Child Custody Attorney give us a call, send us an email by clicking here, or simply stop by to schedule an appointment.  To learn more about Shawn Huggins click here, or visit us here: Huggins Law Office 8683 West Sahara Avenue #180 Las Vegas, NV 89117 (702) 387-4014