Nevada

Divorce Residency Requirements To Get Divorce In Nevada

Before filing for a DIY divorce or a traditional divorce in Nevada, at least one of the two spouses involved must have been a resident of the state for a minimum of six weeks.

Reasons For Divorce In Nevada

The only three grounds for divorce in the state of Nevada are as follows:

• Insanity, which has existed for at least two years prior to the filing of the divorce. There must be corroborative evidence of such a case, before the divorce decree will be granted.
• Husband and wife have lived separate and apart for at least one year, without cohabitation.
• Incompatibility.

Custody Of The Children In Nevada

The state of Nevada determines child custody, in accordance with what is in the best interest of the child, without preference based on the gender of the parent. The court considers the wishes of all parties, including the wishes of the child, if he demonstrates maturity. Joint custody may be agreed-upon by the parties, and usually is accepted by the court, when it is considered to be in the best interest of the child. Joint custody does not necessarily mean children spend an equal amount of time with each parent.

Nevada Child Support Guidelines

The standard Nevada state child support guidelines apply in nearly every case, unless there are special circumstances in existence. In this case, both parents’ gross incomes and some child related expenses are taken into consideration to make the calculation. Child support continues until the child reaches age 18, and may continue to cover the child’s secondary education.

Venue

A divorce without an attorney can be filed in the county where the defendant has an established residence. If the defendant lives out of state, the plaintiff may choose the county in which to file the complaint.

Divorce Mediation

Either before or during the divorce proceedings, either party may agree to submit any or all disputed issues to a mediator. If an agreement is made during mediation, the parties may decide to proceed with an uncontested divorce. More information about mediation will be available to you as you complete the questionnaire on Divorce.com.

Filing Fees

Local divorce court filing fees are charged in addition to the affordable costs of using Divorce.com for your fast, easy, online divorce. These filing fees will vary from county to county. For more information regarding these costs, we provide an easy way to look up the filing fees for your area. This ensures that you have a clear picture of all expenses specific to your situation before moving forward.