Nevada Divorce Laws -
What to Expect When Help Yourself Divorce Prepares Your Divorce Papers

Nevada Divorce Grounds.
When Help Yourself Divorce prepares your divorce papers, the divorce will be filed based on the ground of incompatibility.

 

Nevada Residency Laws.
At least one spouse must be a resident of Nevada for at least 6 weeks before filing the divorce papers. You'll need to file an affidavit from a Nevada resident who confirms, from their personal knowledge, that you have lived in Nevada for at least 6 weeks.

If you and your spouse have minor children, the court must have jurisdiction over them. Generally this means your children must have lived in Nevada for at least six months and currently live in Nevada, or have lived in Nevada within six months of filing. If this doesn't apply, contact an attorney to see if the court will have jurisdiction.

 

Filing for Divorce.
The divorce may be filed in the county where the cause for divorce occurred; where either spouse resides; or where the parties last cohabited.

Uncontested divorces in Nevada are filed using a joint petition, which both spouses must sign.

 

Waiting Period/Finalizing Your Divorce.
After you file your divorce paperwork, there is no waiting period in Nevada before your divorce may be granted. A judge will review your paperwork as schedules allow and sign your decree, finalizing your divorce. This typically occurs within 1-2 weeks, and does not require your appearance in court. Your final decree is mailed back to you.

 

Additional Information.
If you have children together, you will also need to attend a parenting seminar.

 

 

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