Nevada Code § 609.520

Petition for approval of contract: Grounds for granting or denying petition; issuance of order granting or denying petition; effect of order
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1. In determining whether to grant a
petition, the court shall consider whether the terms, conditions and covenants
of the contract are:
(a) Objectively fair and reasonable;
(b) Consistent with the standards of the industry
to which the object of the contract pertains;
(c) Consistent and in compliance with the laws of
this state, including, without limitation, the laws governing the conduct and
employment of minors; and
(d) In the best interests of the minor.
2. After considering the petition, the
court shall issue an order:
(a) Granting the petition.
(b) Granting the petition upon the condition that
the parties modify the terms of the contract in the manner set forth in the
order. If the parties modify the terms of the contract in the manner set forth
in the order, the petition shall be deemed granted on the date that the
contract, as modified, is executed by the parties.
(c) Denying the petition. If the court issues an
order denying the petition, an interested party may file a new petition for
approval of the contract if the parties modify the terms of the contract.
3. The granting of a petition pursuant to
this section:
(a) Extends to the entire contract and all of its
terms and provisions, including, without limitation, any optional or
conditional provisions contained in the contract for extension, prolongation or
termination of the term of the contract.
(b) Must not be construed to constitute an
emancipation of the minor.

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