The following form is a Petition that adopts the notice pleadings format of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which have been adopted by most states in one form or another.
This form is a generic example that may be referred to when preparing such a form for your particular state. It is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.
In Nevada, a Joint Petition to Modify or Amend Divorce Decree by Terminating Child Support can be filed when a minor child has left home, is living independently, and refuses to work or go to school. This legal process allows parents to seek relief from the obligation of paying child support for a child who is no longer financially dependent on them. This joint petition enables both parents to collaborate and jointly request a modification or amendment to the original divorce decree, specifically regarding child support termination due to the child's changed circumstances. By filing this petition, parents can address the significant change in the child's circumstances and request the court to terminate or modify child support accordingly. Keywords: 1. Nevada Joint Petition to Modify or Amend Divorce Decree: This refers to the specific legal document that allows parents to request a modification or amendment to the divorce decree regarding child support termination in Nevada. 2. Terminating Child Support: This is the specific action parents seek when they no longer believe it is appropriate or necessary to continue paying child support due to changes in the child's circumstances. 3. Minor Left Home: This phrase refers to a situation where the minor child has chosen to leave the parental home and establish their independent living arrangements. 4. Living Independently: This describes the child's ability to sustain themselves without parental support, such as having their own residence, paying bills, and managing their own finances. 5. Refuses to Work or Go to School: This highlights the child's decision to reject employment or education opportunities, indicating their self-sufficiency and lack of financial reliance on the parents. Different Types of Nevada Joint Petition to Modify or Amend Divorce Decree by Terminating Child Support — Minor Left Home, Living Independently, Refuses to Work or Go to School: 1. Joint Petition for Termination of Child Support: This type of petition is typically filed when both parents mutually agree that child support should be terminated due to the child's changed circumstances. 2. Joint Petition for Modification of Child Support: This variation of the joint petition is filed when both parents agree that the child's changed circumstances necessitate a modification of the child support amount rather than its termination. 3. Joint Petition for Amendment of Divorce Decree: In this scenario, parents file a joint petition seeking an amendment to the original divorce decree to reflect the termination or modification of child support obligations in light of the changed circumstances of the minor child.
