Family Courts

District Courts hear family cases, including divorce, annulment, and legal separation; custody, visitation, paternity, and child support; termination of parental rights and adoption; and name changes. In the Second (Washoe County) and Eighth (Clark County) Judicial Districts, there are Family Divisions with judges assigned to hear these matters. There are some special rules regarding family cases. You can learn more about Family Courts using the resources listed below or your District Court's website.