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Know the Laws - By State
Please see below for state-specific laws that might be useful for victims and survivors of domestic violence. This information is written in a Q & A format and is meant to provide you with easy-to-understand information. You can also reach us at our Email Hotline if you have more specific questions.
Information about orders for protection against domestic violence, orders for protection against sexual assault, orders for protection against stalking and harassment, orders for protection of children, orders for protection against harassment in the workplace, and high-risk protection orders in Nevada.
Information about custody in Nevada.
Basic information about child support and paternity in Nevada.
Information about parental kidnapping and emergency custody in Nevada.
Basic information about divorce in Nevada.
Information about Nevada’s state law that provides employment protections for victims of domestic violence and employees who have family members who are victims of domestic violence.
Information about crimes an abuser may have committed in Nevada and victim assistance programs.
If you are a victim of domestic violence, it may be illegal for the abuser to buy or have a gun.
You may have a right to sue an abuser for medical costs, lost wages, and to recover your property.
