Emergency Family-Law Resources in Nevada

Temporary orders involving children

Nevada does not promise same-day rulings on any private interim filing. Emergency hearings are limited. Use the District Court interim procedure and forms, and confirm the receiving court's local intake and deadlines.

A parent can request interim custody / visitation through the District Court procedure. For an immediate threat, an Order for Protection Against Domestic Violence petition is a separate, faster route.

Protection orders (NRS 33.017)

Nevada's primary domestic-violence protective order is under NRS 33.017. The temporary (ex parte) order expires 30 days after issuance; it may be converted into an extended order effective up to 2 years. There is no filing fee. Obey every term; only the court can change it.

Nevada child protective (DCFS)

Reports of suspected abuse or neglect go to the Nevada child abuse and neglect hotline at 1-833-900-SAFE (7233) (24/7) or 911 for immediate. Nevada law imposes a duty to report for mandated reporters. An unsubstantiated report does not prove it was knowingly false and does not by itself end custody or visitation.