Child Custody Preferences Nevada

Summary

In Nevada, a childs preference at age 14 is considered in custody decisions, but the court prioritizes the childs best interests. Factors include the childs relationship with parents or guardians, mental and physical health of all parties, adjustment to home, school, and community, and evidence of parental alienation. If facing challenges, consider mediation or counseling. Legal aid organizations in Nevada may offer free or low-cost services to assist with representation and reunification efforts.

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my child has been alienated from me by the guardians so currently his preference is to stay with his legal guardians as a mother who has been raising her son on her own for 13 years is very hard to deal with, and I don’t know what to do or what the report will take into consideration
In Nevada, the court considers the child's preference at *, but the final decision is based on the child's best interests. The court will evaluate:
- The child's relationship with each parent/guardian
- The mental and physical health of all parties
- The child's adjustment to home, school, and community
- Evidence of parental alienation
Have you considered seeking mediation or counseling to address the alienation issue?
The courts did not offer me any type of representation or counsel or any type of reunification so here. I am trying to fight this with no knowledge of law and I’ve been trying to find my own council however, it is very expensive.
It sounds like you're in a challenging situation. Here are some points to consider:
- Parental Alienation: Gather evidence that supports your claim of alienation.
- Best Interests of the Child: Focus on demonstrating how your custody would serve your child's best interests.
- Legal Aid: Look for free or low-cost legal services in Nevada that might assist you.
Have you reached out to any local legal aid organizations for support?