Filing a Temporary Protective Order (TPO)

Violence, threats of violence, stalking or harassment by your spouse that leaves you fearful or concerned for your safety or the safety of your children would be eligible for filing a Temporary Protective Order (TPO).  Domestic violence, assault, battery, sexual assault, trespassing, stalking, injuring or killing an animal are examples of acts that would typically allow a TPO to be granted.  NRS 200.571 provides more detail on the different acts that would cause a TPO to be granted.

A TPO can forbid  the offender from further harassment of you or your family. The TPO can prevent the abuser from entering your home, place of employment, your children's school or other specified locations. TPO's can award you temporary control of your children and can prohibit the accused from taking possession of your children.  Anyone who intentionally violates a TPO is guilty of a  gross misdemeanor.

To file a TPO application an applicant must complete a TPO application, including an affidavit, a defendant worksheet, and victim worksheet. Requests for a TPO may be granted, denied or a hearing may be scheduled to review the evidence presented in your request. Applications and instructions for filing are available at Clark County Courts.

The application will be reviewed by a TPO judge and then, if approved, served upon the defendant. Upon service a granted TPO will be in effect for 30 days. Before the 30 days has expired you may apply for a hearing to extend the TPO.  Anyone intentionally violates an extended TPO is guilty of a Category C Felony.

TPO's can also be filed by a family law attorney or if the police have been called to the scene of domestic violence incident a TPO will almost certainly be filed. For more information and answers to typical TPO questions visit TPO Q&A.

Modifying Child Support

You may be able to modify child support under certain circumstances. In Nevada, a child support order is typically reviewed by the court every three years. However, if you can show there is a significant change in circumstances it is possible to request a modification.

A sample child support modification worksheet can be downloaded at Child Support Worksheet. For additional information you may view Child Support Calculations.

Contact our office to speak with an attorney to discuss Modifying Child Support.

(702) 914-0400.