1.  If there is no court order for support, any demand in writing to a parent not having physical custody for payment of support on behalf of a minor child, mailed to the last known address of the parent, tolls the running of the statute of limitations for the bringing of an action for that support.

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 125B.050

  • Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.

2.  A motion for relief after judgment and an independent action to enforce a judgment for support of a child may be commenced at any time.

3.  If a court has issued an order for the support of a child, there is no limitation on the time in which an action may be commenced to:

(a) Collect arrearages in the amount of that support; or

(b) Seek reimbursement of money paid as public assistance for that child.

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