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parental preference presumption in Nevada

8 Nevada opinions name it 1 courts 1995–2022 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Nevada courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Litz v. Bennumgreen
nev · 1995 · cited in 4 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 1996–2015
2 sentences

2015Thus, the parental preference presumption can be "overcome either by a showing that the parent is unfit or other extraordinary circumstances." Litz v. Bennum, 111 Nev. 35, 38 , 888 P.2d 438, 440 (1995).

2015Thus, the parental preference presumption can be "overcome either by a showing that the parent is unfit or other extraordinary circumstances." Litz v. Bennum, 111 Nev. 35, 38 , 888 P.2d 438, 440 (1995).

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Matter of Guardianship & Estate of DRGgreen
nev · 2003 · cited in 4 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2015–2018
2 sentences

2015One extraordinary circumstance that can overcome the parental preference presumption is the "abandonment or persistent neglect of the child by the parent." In re D.R.G., 119 Nev. at 38 , 62 P.3d 3 Appellant does not argue on appeal that the district court abused its discretion by determining that N.M.'s best interests would be served by appointing respondent as N.M.'s general guardian.

2015One extraordinary circumstance that can overcome the parental preference presumption is the "abandonment or persistent neglect of the child by the parent." In re D.R.G., 119 Nev. at 38 , 62 P.3d at 1131 (quoting Locklin v. Duka, 112 Nev. 1489, 1496 , 929 P.2d 930, 934 (1996)).

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AA PRIMO BUILDERS, LLC v. Washingtongreen
nev · 2010 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022See AA Primo Builders v. Washington, 126 Nev. 578, 589 , 245 P.3d 1190, 1197 (2010) (reviewing for an abuse of discretion the district court's denial of a motion for reconsideration). 6 testimony she wanted to introduce at the evidentiary hearing.

2022See AA Primo Builders v. Washington, 126 Nev. 578, 589 , 245 P.3d 1190, 1197 (2010) (reviewing for an abuse of discretion the district court's denial of a motion for reconsideration). 6 testimony she wanted to introduce at the evidentiary hearing.

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Locklin v. Dukagreen
nev · 1996 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015One extraordinary circumstance that can overcome the parental preference presumption is the "abandonment or persistent neglect of the child by the parent." In re D.R.G., 119 Nev. at 38 , 62 P.3d at 1131 (quoting Locklin v. Duka, 112 Nev. 1489, 1496 , 929 P.2d 930, 934 (1996)).

2015One extraordinary circumstance that can overcome the parental preference presumption is the "abandonment or persistent neglect of the child by the parent." In re D.R.G., 119 Nev. at 38 , 62 P.3d at 1131 (quoting Locklin v. Duka, 112 Nev. 1489, 1496 , 929 P.2d 930, 934 (1996)).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Nevada. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
Hudson v. Jones green
nev · 2006
1 sentence

2011Id.

12011–2011
Fisher v. Fisher green
nev · 1983
2 sentences

1995The Bennums argue that Fisher v. Fisher, 99 Nev. 762 , 670 P.2d 572 (1983), deemphasizes the parental preference doctrine.

1995The Bennums argue that Fisher v. Fisher, 99 Nev. 762 , 670 P.2d 572 (1983), deemphasizes the parental preference doctrine.

11995–1995

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 125A.065 (3) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 125A.085 (3) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 125A.335 (3) NV § Nev. Rev. Stat. § 128.012 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

NE 47 (1992–2025) KS 33 (1975–2024) CA 22 (1966–2001) NM 13 (1990–2021) NV 8 (1995–2022) AK 5 (1998–2022) VT 4 (2002–2026) AL 4 (1981–2002) CO 3 (2011–2011) OK 3 (1998–2007) WY 3 (2021–2022) IN 2 (2001–2001) ID 2 (2024–2024) IA 2 (2022–2022) NJ 2 (2009–2009)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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